Vance Boelter has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers. He is accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in separate attacks in the Minneapolis suburbs. Boelter, who allegedly posed as a police officer, was found and surrendered after a nearly two-day manhunt. A list of prominent figures, including abortion rights advocates, was found in his vehicle.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Vance Boelter has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers. He is accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in separate attacks in the Minneapolis suburbs. Boelter, who allegedly posed as a police officer, was found and surrendered after a nearly two-day manhunt. A list of prominent figures, including abortion rights advocates, was found in his vehicle.
Trending- 1 Early Saturday (June 14, 2025): Hoffmans attacked first at their home in Champin. Their adult daughter called 911.
- 2 Shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday: Masked person shot Hoffman parents.
- 3 Saturday: Brooklyn Park police checked on Hortman's home, saw Boelter shoot Mark Hortman, exchanged gunfire. Melissa Hortman found dead inside.
- 4 Saturday: Massive manhunt for Boelter began.
- 5 Around 6 a.m. Saturday: Boelter texted friends apologizing for his actions.
- 6 Sunday (June 15, 2025): Boelter's vehicle located in rural Sibley County. Police set up a large perimeter.
- 7 Sunday: Boelter located in the woods and surrendered to police.
- 8 Sunday evening: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar shared Yvette Hoffman's statement.
- 9 Monday (June 16, 2025) 1:02 a.m. CT: Boelter booked into Hennepin County Jail.
- Two deaths (Melissa and Mark Hortman)
- Two injuries (John and Yvette Hoffman)
- Largest manhunt in Minnesota's history
- Heightened political tensions and fear among lawmakers
- Public mourning and memorials
What: Vance Boelter was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two of attempted murder for shooting Minnesota lawmakers. He is accused of killing former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
When: Boelter was arrested Sunday (June 15, 2025), after a nearly two-day search. The shootings occurred early Saturday (June 14, 2025). Boelter was booked into jail Monday (June 16, 2025) at 1:02 a.m. CT.
Where: Northern Minneapolis suburbs, specifically Brooklyn Park (Hortman's home) and Champin (Hoffman's home). Boelter was found in the woods near his home in rural Sibley County. He was booked into Hennepin County Jail. The events occurred in Minnesota, United States.
Why: The official motive was not given, but a list of prominent state and federal lawmakers, community leaders, and abortion rights advocates was found in Boelter's vehicle. Boelter was a former political appointee who served on the same state work force development board as Hoffman.
How: Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer and altered a vehicle to resemble a police car. He shot the victims at their homes. He was located in the woods near his home and surrendered to officers after a large manhunt involving multiple tactical teams and a helicopter.