Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were injured in 'targeted' attacks. Authorities are conducting a manhunt for suspect Vance Boelter, 57, who was identified from surveillance footage. The motive is unknown, but 'No Kings' flyers, possibly linked to anti-Trump protests, were found in his vehicle along with AK-style guns. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for his arrest.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were injured in 'targeted' attacks. Authorities are conducting a manhunt for suspect Vance Boelter, 57, who was identified from surveillance footage. The motive is unknown, but 'No Kings' flyers, possibly linked to anti-Trump protests, were found in his vehicle along with AK-style guns. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for his arrest.
Trending- 1 Melissa Hortman first elected to House of Representatives in 2004
- 2 Hortman served as minority leader from 2017 to 2019
- 3 Hortman served as speaker of the House from 2019 to 2025
- 4 Hortman voted to repeal taxpayer-funded healthcare coverage for adult illegal immigrants (earlier this week)
- 5 Hortman led House Democrats in a three-week walkout (earlier this year)
- 6 John Hoffman elected to Minnesota Senate in 2012
- 7 John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman shot Saturday shortly after 2 a.m.
- 8 Police called to Hoffmans’ home shortly after 2 a.m.
- 9 Officers sent to Hortman’s home as precautionary measure
- 10 Authorities encountered suspect dressed as police officer at Hortman’s home
- 11 Suspect fired upon officers and escaped
- 12 Vance Boelter identified as suspected gunman Saturday afternoon
- 13 FBI offers $50,000 reward for Boelter’s arrest
- Deaths of Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman
- Injuries to John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman
- Ongoing manhunt for Vance Boelter
- FBI offering $50,000 reward for arrest
- Increased concern for safety of political figures
What: Targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families, resulting in the deaths of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuries to Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. A manhunt is underway for the suspected gunman, Vance Boelter, who fired upon officers and escaped. AK-style guns and 'No Kings' flyers were found in his vehicle.
When: Saturday (attacks occurred shortly after 2 a.m. at the Hoffmans' home); suspect identified Saturday afternoon.
Where: Minnesota, specifically at the homes of Senator John Hoffman and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman. The suspect was seen in a Minneapolis business. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley mentioned Brooklyn Park.
Why: Authorities have not revealed a possible motive. 'No Kings' flyers found in the suspect's vehicle suggest a possible link to anti-Trump administration protests.
How: The suspect, Vance Boelter, allegedly shot the victims. He was dressed as a police officer at Hortman’s home and fired upon officers before retreating and escaping. AK-style guns were recovered from his vehicle, and he is believed to be armed with a pistol.