Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Minnesota Shooter Texted Family: "Dad Went To War"
After a shooting, Vance Boelter sent a message to his family.
The message said, "Dad went to war last night."
Boelter is accused of killing a state representative and her husband.
He is also accused of hurting another couple.
Prosecutors say the attack was planned.
Boelter had many targets, including officials in other states.
Vance Boelter texted his family, "Dad went to war last night," after the shootings.
Boelter is accused of killing a state representative and her husband.
He is also accused of injuring another man and his wife.
Prosecutors described the shooting as a meticulously planned attack.
Boelter allegedly had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in multiple states.
- Who
- Vance Boelter is the suspect; a state representative and her husband were killed; another man and his wife were injured.
- What
- Vance Boelter is accused of murder and attempted murder.
- When
- The shootings occurred and Boelter sent texts on Saturday.
- Where
- The shootings took place in the homes of lawmakers in New Hope and Maple Grove, Minnesota.
- Why
- The motive is under investigation.
Law Enforcement
Public
Investigation vs. Public Concern
Law Enforcement
The investigation is ongoing.
Public
The public is concerned.
- Suspect
- Vance Boelter
- Message
- "Dad went to war last night"
- Victims
- State Representative and Husband, John and Yvette Hoffman
- Location
- New Hope and Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Targets
- Officials in multiple states
Sources
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