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FBI Launches Investigation After Arrest in Minnesota Political Shooting; Trump Attacks Walz

President Trump renewed attacks on Governor Walz’s leadership following more than a day without contact

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former President Donald Trump.
A man reacts after learning Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, Mark, were killed in Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Vance Luther Boelter was arrested after a more than 40-hour manhunt and is accused of impersonating a police officer in the deadly shootings of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband.
  • The FBI and the attorney general’s office have opened a federal investigation after the White House vowed to prosecute anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law.
  • President Trump labeled Governor Walz 'grossly incompetent' when asked if he would speak with him and had not made contact as of Monday afternoon.
  • President Biden phoned Governor Walz immediately after the shootings to offer support, according to a source close to the governor.
  • Governor Walz condemned the killings as targeted political violence and urged a return to civil discourse to prevent further incidents.