Minnesota Largest Manhunt Ends with Assassin Arrest

Vance Luther Boelter is accused of a politically motivated shooting spree targeting Minnesota Democratic lawmakers and their families, resulting in the deaths of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and critically injuring State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. Disguised as a police officer and driving a vehicle equipped to look like a squad car, Boelter attacked four homes in the Twin Cities area during the early hours of June 14. Law enforcement officials credit the quick thinking of officers, particularly Brooklyn Park Police Sgt. Rielly Nordan, for interrupting Boelter's spree and preventing further casualties. The subsequent manhunt for Boelter was the largest in Minnesota's history, culminating in his arrest after a multi-city pursuit. Boelter, a former evangelical minister and small security company co-owner, allegedly maintained a hit list of Democratic politicians and abortion rights activists. The tragic attacks have further exposed the deep political divisions in the U.S., with extremist figures falsely framing the events as part of broader conspiracies, contributing to misinformation and political polarization.