US EditionMinnesota lawmaker shooting suspect hit with federal murder, stalking charges, facing life in prison or death
- Vance Boelter, 57, was taken into custody near his residence in Minnesota on Sunday following an extensive manhunt that began after the early Saturday shooting that killed Melissa Hortman, who previously served as the House Speaker, and her husband in Brooklyn Park.
- Authorities found that Boelter’s writings listed roughly 45 Democratic officials from Minnesota at both the state and federal levels, and also referenced Democratic figures in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin; however, no definitive motive has been established.
- Ohio Representatives Shontel Brown and Emilia Sykes confirmed their inclusion in Boelter's materials, with increased security arranged at Brown's home and U.S. Capitol Police notifying Sykes' office of evidence linking her to the suspect's list.
- Sykes expressed relief that the individual responsible has been caught and emphasized her dedication to serving Ohio’s 13th congressional district, while both she and Brown called for a reduction in divisive political language.
- Lawmakers remain committed to serving their communities despite concerns for their safety, emphasizing that the increase in hostile language, unfounded claims, and targeted harassment leads to serious, harmful outcomes that demand attention from leadership.
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Suspect in MN legislator shootings accused of researching addresses. He didn’t use secret methods.
A page in a notebook of the man charged with shooting Twin Cities legislators and their spouses was titled “Finding people.” And the notes that followed, according to federal charges, weren’t top-secret methods: Vance Boelter, 57, listed websites that are readily available to look up people to find their addresses and names of relatives. Some are government websites that are free and others are private people-search engines, according to the fed…
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Many lawmakers named in writings of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down
From a legislator in downtown Minneapolis to a veteran Ohio congresswoman, many lawmakers included in the suspected Minnesota gunman’s writings and list of targets are vowing not to bow down. An acting U.S. Attorney says the dozens of politicians included…
Oakland County Sherriff Mike Bouchard Gives Advice in Self Protection
Photo: Daily News and Wicke ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, June 17, 2025 ~ On Saturday, June 15, 57-year-old Vance Boelter shot and killed Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, while injuring Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter imitated a police officer early in the morning to carry out the assassination. “You shouldn’t open your door until you know who’s on the other side of it,” Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard told “Focus …
Lawmakers on List of Suspected Minnesota Shooter Vow Not to Bow Down
Hennepin County will look for first-degree murder charges against Boelter Federal authorities may announce separate charges By: MPR News Staff The latest on the case of Vance Boelter: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said he will see first-degree murder charges against Vance Boelter for Minnesota's DFL Chamber leading Melissa Hortman and her husband. That requires a grand jury. He has already been charged with second-degree murder. Federal…
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