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Minnesota Lawmaker's Home Broken Into Days After Her Violent Death

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Minnesota Democratic state House Speaker Melissa Hortman's home was broken into days after her violent death, alongside her husband Mark, at their Minneapolis-area home, according to police. A 57-year-old Minnesota man, Vance Boelter, was arrested for the killings as well as the attempted murder of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in what authorities called "politically-motivated" attacks.

The break-in occurred overnight, with the police chief stating that the suspect's world had been made "small" by the investigation's efforts. The home was boarded up after the evidence from the shooting was processed, and the family removed valuable items from the home on Tuesday. The suspect, Boelter, was found in a Minnesota woodland on Sunday and surrendered to police.

Boelter was a devout Christian and attended campaign rallies for President Donald Trump, according to his friends and former colleagues. He was also found to have a list of dozens of Minnesota state and federal elected officials, including their home addresses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Melissa Hortman, a Democratic state House Speaker, was fatally shot alongside her husband Mark at their Minneapolis-area home.
  • A 57-year-old Minnesota man, Vance Boelter, was arrested for the killings and the attempted murder of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
  • The break-in at Hortman's home occurred overnight, with nothing reported missing from the property.
  • The suspect, Boelter, was found in a Minnesota woodland on Sunday and surrendered to police.
  • Boelter was known to be a devout Christian and attended campaign rallies for President Donald Trump.
  • He was found to have a list of dozens of Minnesota state and federal elected officials, including their home addresses.
  • The killings and attempted murder are considered "politically-motivated" attacks by authorities.

Statistics:

  • Bay 2.5-mile woodland area where Boelter was found (Exactly 2.5 miles in length)
  • 57 years old - Boelter's age
  • Dozens - Number of Minnesota state and federal elected officials on Boelter's list, including home addresses

Sources:

  • CBS News
  • Brooklyn Park police statement
  • TheMinnesota Star Tribune
  • The Associated Press
  • Police chief's statement

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