🗓️ June 14, 2025 – Targeted Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

• Victims:

• Rep. Melissa Hortman (former Speaker of the Minnesota House) and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed in their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday morning .

• Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and wounded in a separate incident at their residence in Champlin; both underwent surgery and are expected to recover

• Suspect:

• Identified as Vance Luther Boelter, 57, a former security contractor and ex‑member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board.

• He reportedly impersonated a police officer—complete with latex mask, fake badge, uniform, and an SUV with emergency lights.

• Evidence of political motive:

• Boelter’s vehicle contained a manifesto, “hit list” of ~70 abortion‑rights advocates and Democratic officials (including Ilhan Omar, Tina Smith, Governor Walz) and pamphlets from the anti‑Trump “No Kings” group npr.org

• Apprehension efforts:

• A major manhunt is underway with the FBI, BCA, local, and federal agencies involved.

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• The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, last seen in Minneapolis wearing a cowboy hat.

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• The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest .

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• Public safety measures:

• A shelter‑in‑place order was issued then lifted in Brooklyn Park.

• Security was increased for other lawmakers including Senators Klobuchar and Smith; Capitol Police alerted

• Minnesota State Patrol urged cancellation of “No Kings” protests for public safety .

• Official reactions:

• Governor Tim Walz called it an “unspeakable tragedy” and a “politically motivated assassination” .

• President Trump, Governor Walz, and former Rep. Gabby Giffords condemned the shooting, stating such violence won’t be tolerated.

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🔍 Current status and context

This incident is a sharp reminder of growing political violence in the U.S. today. Rep. Hortman had been a prominent advocate on abortion rights, solar energy, and police reform, making her a high‑visibility target theguardian.com.

The $50,000 reward and public involvement are critical to locating Boelter. Authorities strongly advise against engaging—he remains armed, disguised, and considered extremely dangerous .

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