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Manhunt Ends as Suspect in Minnesota Lawmakers’ Shootings Is Arrested and Charged

Investigators are examining Boelter’s motives following the discovery of a target list in his vehicle.

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Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on October 13, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his Green Isle farm Sunday evening after a nearly 43-hour manhunt involving hundreds of detectives and 20 SWAT teams.
  • He faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder for the killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
  • Authorities say Boelter impersonated a police officer using a fake uniform, badge, vehicle and mask to gain entry to victims’ homes.
  • Investigators recovered a notebook in Boelter’s vehicle listing dozens of political and civic figures, prompting a probe into potential broader threats.
  • Law enforcement agencies are interviewing Boelter’s family members and reviewing his background, including past board appointments and security training, to determine his motive.