Police arrested Vance Luther Boelter after the shooting deaths of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Fellow lawmaker John Hoffman and his wife survived the attack but sustained serious injuries. Boelter, known for his conservative and anti-LGBTQ+ beliefs, allegedly planned to kill more lawmakers. The shooting has raised alarm about the politicization of violence, with Minnesota's governor calling for civility in political discourse to prevent similar incidents from becoming the norm.
During a speech on the incident, Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, gave a plea for civility, urging people to "shake hands" and "find common ground." He emphasized that the shooting must not become the norm.
Police confirmed that Boelter posed as a law enforcement officer while attempting to enter the home of one of the victims, demonstrating a calculated attempt to manipulate and harm.
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