Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Manhunt Underway for Minnesota Lawmaker Shooter
Vance Luther Boelter is wanted for shooting Minnesota lawmakers.
He killed Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured John Hoffman and his wife.
Boelter posed as a police officer and left behind a vehicle resembling a police SUV with a manifesto and a list of targets.
Authorities are searching Sibley County where Boelter's car was found.
He was last seen in Minneapolis, and is considered to be a threat.
The motive is believed to be political, with connections to abortion-related groups and other Democratic politicians targeted.
Vance Luther Boelter shot and killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Boelter posed as a police officer before the shootings and had a 'manifesto' and a target list of politicians.
Authorities found Boelter's vehicle in Sibley County and are conducting door-to-door searches.
The suspect was last seen in Minneapolis wearing a cowboy hat, long-sleeve shirt, and light-colored pants.
Investigators believe Boelter is still in the region; his home in Green Isle was searched.
- Who
- Vance Luther Boelter.
- What
- Shooting of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Minnesota, specifically the homes of the victims and Sibley County.
- Why
- Believed to be politically motivated; targeted specific individuals and groups.
- Suspect
- Vance Luther Boelter, 57
- Victims
- Melissa Hortman, Mark (Hortman's husband), John Hoffman, Yvette (Hoffman's wife)
- Location of Vehicle
- Sibley County, Minnesota (Faxon Township)
- Last Seen
- Minneapolis, Saturday morning
- Motive
- Believed to be politically motivated, with a focus on abortion-related groups.
Sources
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