Vance Luther Boelter suspect in Melissa Hortman killing
A human hunt continues for a 57 -year -old suspect at the beginning of Saturday, who killed the former Minnesota House speaker Melissa Hortman And her husband Mark, the authorities that the Democrat believes that “a politically motivated assassination”.
Minnesota Democratic State Senator in a separate attack of the same suspect John Hoffman And his wife Yette was shot in their own homes about eight miles away.
Authorities, Saturday afternoon in the briefing Hoffman’ın outside the surgery and stable state, but said there is no additional information, he said.
The authorities described the suspect as Vance Luther Boelter, who was seen to wear a light cowboy hat, dark, long -sleeved collar shirts and light pants on Saturday morning.
Tipline information for Vance Luther Boelter’s search.
Minnesota Public Security Department
Law enforcement officers called the suspect to call 911 if they saw the suspect. The FBI offers up to $ 50,000 for the information causing the arrest of Boelter.
Boelter is listed as the director of security patrols in Praetorian Guard Security Services, a private security company based in Minnesota according to the company’s website.
Drew Evans, the director of the Penal Accident Bureau in Minnesota, said that the suspect was “a little overlap with Hoffman, but the nature of the relationship was unknown and” actually knew each other “.
Evans said that the authorities still do not know whether additional people are involved. “
Authorities, the suspect’s minneapolis suburbs, the victims of a police officer in their homes, he said.
Since 2005, Hortman, a member of Minnesota House, has served as a speaker until the beginning of this year.
“Our state has lost a great leader and I lost his most beloved friends,” said Gov. Tim Walz from Hortman on Saturday.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Minn is deployed as a human hunt for a shooter targeting two state deputies in Brooklyn Park.
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Authorities find ‘Manifesto’
Police, Hoffman and his wife in Champlin residences were shot in the local time of 2:00 in the morning responded to a call.
The police then met Hortman’s house in Brooklyn Park at 03:35 at the arrival, “proactively controlled”, civil servants, Minnesota Criminal Construction Office from Evans to Evans “immediately fired a person.
Authorities, the suspect’s gunfire in the midst of the house fled behind the house, he said. Emergency lights and a car with sirens similar to a police car was also defined.
After investigating the suspect’s car, the authorities found a “manifesto” that called other MPs and officials.
The list included the names of pro -Open pro -Occupational individuals in Minnesota, including democratic deputies. NBC News Report.
Trump gave information about shooting
Minister Donald said Trump A statement On Saturday morning, “informed about the terrible shot” and everyone involved “until the end of the law” will be prosecuted.
“Such terrible violence will not be tolerated in the United States,” Trump said.
The US Chief Public Prosecutor Pam Bondi also said that he was “closely watching the developments in Minnesota, which seems to be an targeted attack against state deputies.”
Bondi said FBI was on the ground in Minnesota and that he was working with the state and local law enforcement officers.
“This terrible violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted until the end of the law,” written X.
Authorities recommend against participation in political rallies in Minnesota
Minnesota State Patrol induced People, “the targeting of the state deputies overnight” due to the planned demonstrations throughout the state on Saturday “very carefully” to participate.
Thousands of demonstrations take place around the country “No king day“Protest Trump’s policies.
MPs condemn their shots
Expressions condemning the violence from deputies and authorities around the country after the attacks.
Ken Martin, President of the Democratic National Committee, said his “heart was broken by” meaningless murders “.
“This meaningless violence should be over,” said Martin expression.
“These disgusting murders are a reflection of extremism and political violence in our country.”
“MPs should be able to do their work without fear for their lives.”
