Suspect identified in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers – Washington Examiner
Minnesota police have identified a suspect in the shootings of two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses that occurred on Saturday. The suspect,Vance Luther Boelter,57,was last seen wearing a light-colored cowboy hat and a dark-colored shirt or jacket,and is believed to be armed. The violent incident involved the gunman impersonating a police officer, resulting in the deaths of former House speaker Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, while Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured but have since undergone surgery. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the shooting as a politically motivated act. A manifesto was discovered in the suspect’s car, wich included names of lawmakers and references to ongoing anti-Trump protests. A manhunt is currently underway for Boelter as the investigation continues.
Suspect identified in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
A suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday has now been identified, Minnesota police confirmed.
Police are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old man who was last seen wearing a “light-colored cowboy hat, dark-colored, long-sleeved, collared shirt or jacket, light pants” and carrying a dark bag, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The manhunt began Saturday morning after two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer.
Former Minnesota House Speaker Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in the shootings, while Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are now out of surgery after being wounded.
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) earlier called Hortman’s killing a “politically motivated assassination” and characterized Hoffman’s shooting as an assassination attempt.
A manifesto listing off names of lawmakers and other officials was found in the suspect’s car, along with “No Kings” flyers apparently in reference to a series of anti-Trump protests being held across the country Saturday.
This is a developing story.
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