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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect hit with federal murder, stalking charges, facing life in prison or death

Vance Boelter, 57, is charged with six federal offenses, including murder and stalking, connected to the June 14, 2025 shootings targeting Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
Boelter is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer and visiting the residences of several lawmakers, which culminated in a shooting attack that resulted in the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman and serious injuries to John and Yvette Hoffman.
Evidence recovered includes about five firearms, ammunition, a GPS with trip history to victims' homes, notebooks listing over 45 officials, a ballistic vest, mask, and police-style badge indicating premeditation.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson characterized the attacks as "political assassinations" and noted current charges could be amended as the investigation proceeds while death penalty pursuit remains undecided.
Following a two-day manhunt, Boelter was arrested in Green Isle and made his first federal court appearance Monday afternoon, remaining in custody facing both federal and state second-degree murder charges.

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