US EditionVirginia Political Expert on Threats to Lawmakers After Minnesota Attack: 'Real-Life Possibility'
- On Saturday, June 14, 2025, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed by gunfire at their residence in Brooklyn Park, while State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse Yvette sustained gunshot injuries during a separate attack at their home in Champlin.
- Authorities identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the suspect, who allegedly posed as a police officer, escaped on foot from the Hortmans' home, and left a vehicle containing a list of more than 50 politicians and abortion-related groups, prompting a multi-state manhunt.
- Investigators recovered a manifesto from Boelter's vehicle listing abortion rights advocates and facilities, indicating political and abortion-related motivations behind the attack, with Boelter having served alongside Hoffman on Minnesota's Workforce Development Board from 2016 to 2023.
- The FBI offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter's arrest and conviction while officials condemned the shootings as politically motivated violence with no place in democracy.
- The shootings caused statewide grief and condemnation, with Senator Hoffman and his wife in stable condition after surgery as the manhunt continued into Sunday, June 15.
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Minnesota is reeling from the shocking assassination of former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, with Senator Amy Klobuchar sharing heartbreaking details and a plea for public vigilance during an emotional interview on “Meet the Press” Sunday. The attack also left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. Senator Klobuchar […] Minnesota In Mourning: Sen. Klobuchar Honors Slain Colleague Amid Shocking …
After the alleged assassination of US politician Melissa Hortman and her husband, the search for the suspect in Minnesota is in full swing.
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In Minnesota, the hunt continues for the 57-year-old man who allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Police believe the gunman also shot and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. A family member said both are awake and recovering. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota joins John Yang to discuss.
Virginia political expert on threats to lawmakers after Minnesota attack: 'Real-life possibility'
RICHMOND, Va. Political experts warn that Saturday's deadly attack on two Minnesota lawmakers is raising security concerns for elected officials across the nation and in Virginia.Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured at their Champlin home, about 9 miles away.A manhunt continued Sunday evening for the 57-year-old sus…
Massive Manhunt for Suspect in Shooting of 2 Minnesota Lawmakers Enters 2nd Day
A massive federal and state manhunt for a suspect accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker entered its second day on June 15. Vance Boelter, 57, allegedly wore a mask and posed as a police officer before he shot and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, Mark, on June 14 at their home in Brooklyn Park, officials said. Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, were injured at t…
Manhunt for suspected Minn. 'political assassin' enters 2nd day; wife detained
The hunt for a man believed to have killed a Minnesota lawmaker and seriously wounded another is stretching into its second day, Sunday, June 15. Federal and state law enforcement agencies are continuing to look for Vance Boelter, 57, who allegedly shot and killed former Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home early Saturday, June 14. Authorities also believe Boelter shot state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in their home, though th…
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