Minnesota Lawmaker’s Murder: Suspect Captured After Tense Manhunt

The manhunt for the suspect in the shooting deaths of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, ended Sunday night with the arrest of Vance Boelter. Boelter is also accused of shooting Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in a separate attack earlier that day.

The arrest followed a more than 10-hour search involving hundreds of law enforcement officers across a challenging rural landscape. A tip led authorities to Boelter’s location, where he was apprehended peacefully after a brief standoff. He was armed at the time of his arrest.

Authorities found Boelter’s vehicle and hat several miles from his Green Isle home earlier in the day. A notebook containing a list of potential targets, including Hortman and Hoffman, was recovered. While investigators haven’t found evidence of prior threats, they are working to determine the suspect’s motive.

The Hoffman family released a statement expressing gratitude for law enforcement’s efforts and mourning the loss of the Hortmans. Yvette Hoffman’s statement detailed the harrowing events, noting her shielding of their daughter, Hope, from the gunfire. Senator Hoffman is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Governor Tim Walz praised the heroic actions of the Hoffman family and lauded law enforcement for their swift response. Attorney General Keith Ellison condemned the violence and underscored the nation’s escalating climate of political extremism. He emphasized that the attacks would not intimidate those committed to justice.

The investigation is ongoing, focusing on Boelter’s motive and whether he acted alone. Authorities are contacting law enforcement agencies across multiple states due to the list of potential targets found in Boelter’s possession.

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