Congressman Landsman Named in Minnesota Shooting Suspect Notes

Ohio Congressman Greg Landsman revealed that his name was found among the notes and evidence collected from Minnesota murder suspect Vance Boelter, who is accused of fatally shooting former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and seriously injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities say Boelter meticulously planned the attacks, conducting surveillance and compiling lists of potential targets, including several Minnesota Democrats and Landsman. Following notification by Capitol Police and the FBI, Cincinnati Police arranged increased security for Landsman and his family until Boelter was apprehended after a two-day manhunt. Boelter reportedly impersonated a police officer and wore a latex mask during the attacks, betraying the trust typically associated with law enforcement uniforms. The suspect faces federal murder and stalking charges in addition to state charges of murder and attempted murder. Former Congressman Brad Wenstrup, who survived a politically motivated shooting in 2017, expressed empathy and called for unity amid rising politically motivated violence.