Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old man, has been charged with murdering Rep. Melissa Hortman and wounding Sen. John Hoffman in a politically motivated attack in the Twin Cities. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson characterized the crime as a rare political assassination, emphasizing the growing concern of violent political extremism in the U.S. Following a major manhunt, authorities captured Boelter near his home. Investigation revealed notebooks in his vehicle with the names of over 45 Democrats, suggesting a targeted campaign against political figures.
Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described the incident as a political assassination, a term rarely used in the U.S., highlighting the rise of violent political extremism.
Thompson described the allegations against Vance Luther Boelter as chilling, stating his actions were reminiscent of 'the stuff of nightmares' as he stalked his victims.
The FBI's Alvin Winston Sr. noted the manhunt for Boelter was the largest coordinated search in Minnesota's history, demonstrating the seriousness of the threat.
Hand-written notes discovered in Boelter's vehicle contained the names of over 45 Minnesota state and federal elected officials, all Democrats, indicating a targeted motive.
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