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Elected Officials Targeted in Minnesota Shooting Spree
In a shocking incident early Saturday, Vance Boelter, the accused assailant believed to be responsible for the deaths of a Minnesota state representative and her husband, along with the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife, reportedly targeted multiple elected officials.
Boelter, armed with a flashlight and dressed in a black tactical vest and a realistic flesh-colored mask, first approached Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman’s home around 2 a.m. According to court documents, surveillance footage captured him demanding entry while claiming to be police and stating there had been a shooting. When Hoffman’s wife Yvette recognized the ruse and told him he wasn’t a real officer, Boelter responded by declaring it a robbery. During a scuffle, he allegedly opened fire, injuring both Hoffmans.
Following this, Boelter attempted to enter another official’s home before returning to the residence of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, where he continued to impersonate law enforcement. Officers, arriving shortly after, witnessed him firing multiple gunshots into the Horton residence. Tragically, both Rep. Hortman and her husband Mark were found dead inside, with their family dog also gravely injured.
After fleeing the scene, Boelter was on the run for nearly two days before being apprehended in Sibley County, approximately 60 miles from Minneapolis. Authorities discovered notebooks in his abandoned vehicle containing the names of about 45 politicians, raising concerns about the scope of his intentions.
Facing numerous state and federal charges, including murder and attempted murder, Boelter could face life in prison or even the death penalty if convicted. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Minnesota political community, raising urgent questions about safety and security for elected officials.
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