Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Suspect's Vehicle Found; Manhunt Continues in Rural Area. Authorities discovered the vehicle believed to be used by Vance Boelter, suspect in the fatal shootings of Democratic lawmakers Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the wounding of Senator John and Yvette Hoffman. The intense manhunt continues following the brazen attack, leaving residents on edge. A $50,000 FBI reward is offered for information leading to Boelter's arrest
Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted in Double Shooting: Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in their Brooklyn Park home, while Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured at their nearby Champlin residence. A manhunt is underway for suspect Vance Boelter
$50,000 Reward Offered for Vance Boelter, Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings. Police are searching for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, who impersonated a police officer—wearing a mask and driving a modified police vehicle—after the fatal shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers. The FBI released a photo of Boelter wearing a tan cowboy hat and urges anyone with information leading to his arrest and conviction to come forward. He fled on foot after his vehicle was discovered
Investigators searching for Vance Boelter, suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, discovered a cowboy hat near his abandoned vehicle. Authorities are verifying if the hat belongs to Boelter and are actively searching the surrounding area, including nearby homes. Officials, speaking anonymously, cited the ongoing investigation as a reason for limited information release
Minnesota lawmakers' shooting suspect, Vance Boelter, remains at large, prompting heightened fears and a massive manhunt. Senator Amy Klobuchar confirmed belief in his proximity, stating, "Everyone’s on edge…we know this man will kill again." Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings
Sibley County residents, approximately 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis, received emergency alerts Sunday regarding a vehicle connected to the investigation of the Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Urgent: Lock Doors & Secure Vehicles. Law enforcement is searching homes near the scene of the Minnesota lawmaker shootings. Suspect Vance Boelter remains at large. Report any sightings immediately
Minnesota Lawmakers Shot: Suspect Still at Large After Deadly Attack on Democratic Politicians. The search intensifies for Vance Boelter, suspected of fatally shooting former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Senator John Hoffman and his wife. This brazen act of political violence has shaken Minnesota communities and prompted a large-scale manhunt, with a significant FBI reward offered for information leading to his arrest
Minnesota State Capitol memorializes Rep. Melissa Hortman with vibrant flowers, small American flags, and heartfelt messages honoring her leadership. Photos of the Hortmans and notes expressing grief and respect were left on the Capitol's marble grounds following their tragic deaths
Following the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers, Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are recovering from their injuries, according to family spokesperson Mat Ollig
Following the tragic shooting of Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, a suspect, Vance Boelter, remains at large. Authorities confirmed a long road to recovery lies ahead, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking political violence
Police have yet to release a motive in the double homicide of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife
Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings: Suspect's Vehicle Yields List of 70+ Names. A fake police vehicle abandoned near the crime scene contained a list of approximately 70 prominent state and federal lawmakers, community leaders, abortion rights advocates, and healthcare facilities. The discovery follows the fatal shooting of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the wounding of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The investigation continues
Minnesota lawmakers advocating for abortion rights were reportedly targeted in a shooting investigation, according to an anonymous state official. The ongoing investigation prevents further details from being released
Minnesota lawmakers' shooting suspect, Vance Boelter, sparked fear and prompted cancellation of "No Kings" anti-Trump protests. Despite warnings, some demonstrations continued, including a large rally at the St. Paul State Capitol. Authorities discovered "No Kings" flyers in Boelter's vehicle, linking him to the political violence
Law enforcement agents recovered several AK-style firearms from the suspect’s vehicle, and he was believed to still be armed with a pistol, a person familiar with the matter told AP. The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Boelter is a former political appointee who served on the same state workforce development board as Hoffman, records show, though it was not clear if or how well they knew each other.
Police responded to reports of gunfire at the Hoffmans’ home shortly after 2 a.m. and found the couple with multiple gunshot wounds.
After seeing who the victims were, police sent officers to proactively check on Hortman’s home. There they encountered what appeared to be a police vehicle and a man dressed as an officer leaving the house. Officers confronted him, and the suspect fired on them before retreating back into the home and fleeing on foot, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said.
Around 6 a.m. Saturday, Boelter texted friends to apologize for his actions, though he didn’t say what he had done.
“I’m going to be gone for a while. May be dead shortly, so I just want to let you know I love you guys both and I wish it hadn’t gone this way. … I’m sorry for all the trouble this has caused,” he wrote in messages viewed by the AP.
On social media, Gov. Tim Walz remembered Hortman Sunday as, “The most consequential Speaker in state history.”
Hortman, 55, had been the top Democratic leader in the state House since 2017. She led Democrats in a three-week walkout at the beginning of this year’s session in a power struggle with Republicans. Under a power-sharing agreement, she turned the gavel over to Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth and assumed the title speaker emerita.
Hortman used her position as speaker in 2023 to champion expanded protections for abortion rights, including legislation to solidify Minnesota’s status as a refuge for patients from restrictive states who travel to the state to seek abortions — and to protect providers who serve them.
The couple had two adult children.
Melissa Hortman died at the scene while her husband was pronounced dead at a hospital, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Hoffman, 60, was first elected in 2012 and was chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, which oversees one of the biggest parts of the state budget. He and his wife have one daughter.
Klobuchar condemned online threats and urged people Sunday to think twice before posting accusations or motives.
“This is a person that did everything for the right reasons. And regardless of political parties, look at her face before you send out your next post,” Klobuchar said of Hortman on CNN’s ”State of the Union.”
The shootings are the latest in a series of attacks against lawmakers across parties.
In April a suspect set fire to the home of Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, forcing him and his family to flee during the Jewish holiday of Passover.
In July 2024, Trump was grazed on the ear by one of a hail of bullets that killed a Trump supporter. Two months later a man with a rifle was discovered near the president’s Florida golf course and arrested.
Other incidents include a 2022 hammer attack on the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in their San Francisco home and a 2020 plot by anti-government extremists to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Balsamo and Durkin Richer reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Giovanna Dell’Orto in Champlin, Minnesota; Carolyn Thompson in Buffalo, New York; Michael Biesecker in Washington; Jim Mustian in New York; Sophia Tareen in Chicago and Obed Lamy in St. Paul, Minnesota, contributed to this report.
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