Press Release: Political Violence in Minnesota Leads to Death and Investigation
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is reeling after the tragic shooting of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and the wounding of Senator John Hoffman, marking a shocking escalation in political violence. Authorities have identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the primary suspect, believed to have posed as a police officer during the attacks.
The violence unfolded early Saturday morning at Hortman’s Brooklyn Park home, where she and her husband were killed. The Hoffmans, living roughly nine miles away, were attacked shortly after. Eyewitness reports of gunfire led police to Horton’s home, where they encountered Boelter, who then fled on foot after exchanging gunfire with officers.
A massive search operation is underway across rural Sibley County, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter’s arrest. Investigators discovered disturbing writings in Boelter’s vehicle, including a list of prominent lawmakers, hinting at a broader motive possibly linked to political tensions surrounding abortion rights.
Residents are anxious and on high alert as law enforcement continues to search for the armed suspect. The impact of this violence resonates deeply within the community as citizens mourn the loss of their leader and grapple with the unsettling reality of targeted attacks on political figures.
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