Minnesota law enforcement is actively searching for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, suspected of fatally shooting State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The same individual is also believed to have shot Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at a separate residence. While the Hoffmans survived and are recovering after surgery, Representative Hortman and her husband were pronounced dead at their Brooklyn Park home.
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Authorities say the attacker was impersonating a police officer, wearing black body armour and a convincing uniform, and driving a vehicle styled to resemble a police SUV. The suspect reportedly opened fire on officers when confronted and fled the scene. Inside the vehicle, investigators discovered a manifesto listing multiple state lawmakers and officials, indicating that the attack may have been politically motivated.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his grief at a press conference, calling Hortman “irreplaceable” and pledging accountability. State Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson condemned the exploitation of public trust, saying, “This is a dark day for Minnesota and democracy.” A shelter-in-place order remains active within a three-mile radius around Edinburgh Golf Course, and residents have been urged to verify any police presence before opening their doors.
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President Donald Trump released a statement acknowledging the incident as a “targeted attack against state lawmakers” and asserted that such violence “will not be tolerated in the United States.” Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation and have warned the public not to approach the suspect under any circumstances.
