Suspect Arrested in Minnesota Politician Shootings

Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended after a two-day manhunt for the politically motivated shootings that killed Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and critically injured State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who survived after surgery. Boelter, who ran a private security firm and served as an ambassador for a state development board, used a fake police uniform, badge, and police-style vehicle to gain access to the victims' homes. Authorities found multiple firearms, a ballistic vest, and a manifesto listing lawmakers and abortion rights advocates as potential targets. The shootings have been widely condemned by leaders including Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar, who praised Hortman's legislative legacy. The FBI and local authorities continue to investigate Boelter’s motives and broader implications. The incident has intensified national concern over political violence against public officials.