Minnesota Shooting Suspect Targeted Wisconsin Senators Baldwin and Pocan: A Chilling Discovery

The weekend shooting that claimed the lives of Minnesota State Representative and her husband sent shockwaves through the nation. Now, a chilling detail has emerged: the alleged shooter, Vance Boelter, compiled a list of potential targets that included prominent Wisconsin lawmakers.

Scripps News Group confirms that U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan were among approximately 45 politicians named in notebooks found in Boelter’s abandoned vehicle. Boelter is accused of not only killing the state representative and her husband but also shooting a state senator and his wife.

Senator Baldwin learned of her inclusion on the list, a discovery that underscores the escalating threat against elected officials. Representative Pocan, whose name was also found in the notebooks, responded with defiance, stating he “will not back down in the face of terror.” However, he also issued a call for de-escalation, urging fellow elected officials to “lower the temperature” of political discourse.

A growing memorial outside the Minnesota state capitol stands as a poignant testament to the tragedy. Residents have left flowers and messages, many echoing concerns about political extremism and drawing parallels to the nationwide No Kings protests that took place this weekend.

While authorities have released some details of their investigation, the full content of Boelter’s notes and his motive remain unclear. Boelter faces state and federal charges including murder, attempted murder, and stalking. He appeared in court on Monday, reportedly stating he could not afford an attorney. He remains in custody without bail pending a hearing next week, facing a potential life sentence or even the death penalty if convicted.

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