Minnesota Man Arrested After Killing Two Lawmakers, Revealed Hit List

Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested after a shooting spree targeting Minnesota Democratic lawmakers that left State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife injured. Authorities discovered notebooks at the crime scene containing a kill list of 45 Democrats and abortion activists, along with notes detailing surveillance of targets, including specific information about Hortman’s residence. Boelter allegedly used hyper-realistic silicone masks, purchased from websites listed in his notes, to impersonate a police officer during the attacks. Despite initial speculation, no traditional manifesto was found, and police emphasized that the notes are not ideological writings but rather a list of targets and related details. Boelter, described by friends as a devout Catholic and once appointed to a state committee, appeared in court claiming he could not afford a private attorney, despite owning multiple vehicles and a home. His political affiliations remain unclear, with some reports suggesting he is a registered Republican, but his motives appear complex and possibly linked more to personal instability than a coherent ideology.