Assassination of Minnesota Lawmaker and Manhunt for Suspect
The apparent assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home has sent shockwaves throughout the state. Authorities say a man dressed as a police officer killed the couple and wounded a state senator and his wife, with a list of other possible targets found in the suspect's car. The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, is still at large, and public safety officials have shared images of him.
Key Takeaways:
- 57-year-old Vance Boelter, dressed as a police officer, is suspected of killing Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as wounding a state senator and his wife.
- The suspect had a list of other possible targets in his vehicle, including U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, both Democrats.
- Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the suspect had accomplices.
- Thousands of people attended anti-Trump rallies in St. Paul despite public safety officials asking people not to attend.
- Governor Tim Walz, who was supposed to speak at the rally in St. Paul, did not attend due to the shootings.
- Melissa Hortman was a prominent politician who had been the speaker of the House from 2019 until this year and was respected by both Democratic and Republican politicians.
Statistics:
- 2-3 a.m.: The time of the shootings.
- 57-year-old: The age of the suspect, Vance Boelter.
- 2 or 3 a.m.: The time when the suspect fired upon responding officers and went back into the home.
- 57-year-old Vance Boelter: The age of the suspect.
- Twin Cities: The location where the suspect is believed to be.
- Metro: The region where the suspect may be leaving.
- Speaker Hortman: The name of the deceased politician.
- Senator Todd Hoffman: The name of the state senator who was wounded.
Sources:
- Minnesota Public Radio
- Associated Press (no date provided)