Overview

• On June 14, Vance Boelter first shot State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife at their Champlin home before traveling to Brooklyn Park and killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark
• Boelter used a silicone mask, tactical vest and a black Ford SUV modified with emergency lights to pose as a police officer at multiple lawmakers’ doors
• Sen. Hoffman and his wife were struck a combined 17 times before their daughter, Hope, locked the door and called 911, alerting authorities to the politically motivated attack
• Lawmakers across party lines have condemned the violence and called for enhanced security measures and a renewed commitment to civility in public service
• Boelter was arrested on June 15 after a 43-hour manhunt and now faces state and federal murder and attempted murder charges as investigators probe his planning and motives