Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting: Suspect Apprehended; Political Violence Concerns Raised
Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting: Suspect Apprehended; Political Violence Concerns Raised
Vance Boelter, 57, suspected in a politically motivated shooting that killed State Representative Melissa Hortman and injured State Senator John Hoffman, has been arrested after a two-day manhunt.
Boelter, described as a security professional and former colleague of Senator Hoffman, faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Law enforcement agencies coordinated the apprehension, aided by public cooperation. Governor Tim Walz commended the response and highlighted the Hoffman family’s actions in potentially mitigating further casualties.
Walz issued a strong statement condemning the normalization of political violence, citing the incident as a critical reminder of the need for de-escalation and responsible political discourse.
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