Vance Boelter Arrested in Targeted Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers
- Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested Sunday night near Minneapolis after a two-day manhunt following early Saturday shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
- Boelter targeted Democrats including former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, using a list of over 45 elected officials compiled through research and surveillance.
- Boelter fatally shot Hortman and her husband Mark at their home and wounded the Hoffmans, while Hortman's dog was also shot and subsequently euthanized.
- A federal prosecutor described Boelter's crimes as truly horrifying, and he is now facing federal charges including murder, stalking, and firearms offenses, with the possibility of the death penalty being pursued.
- Authorities called the shootings politically motivated, leading to mourning, public memorials, and heightened concern over political violence threatening democratic institutions.
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Political Violence: The Hortman Assassination and the Fight for Democratic Values
A Tragic Loss Sparks a Call for Ethical Leadership and Democratic Renewal The recent assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is a dark escalation of political decline in America. At their home in Champlin, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot. My heart goes out to their loved ones. State legislators are not often known. Their work is unglamorous and under-appreciated. Bu…
Top Body Language/Behavior Analysis Expert Scott Rouse Analyzes Over The Top Deceptive Body Language Of Minnesota Shooter Vance Boelter’s Best Friend David Carlson
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