The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged
Briefly

Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested in Minnesota following a massive manhunt connected to the murder of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. The police chief described the operation as the largest manhunt in state history, involving various agencies and resources. The couple was shot in their home by an individual impersonating a police officer. Additionally, state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in a separate shooting. Boelter faces charges for these crimes, with federal charges being considered.
Authorities engaged in a days-long manhunt for Vance Boelter, wanted for the killings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, highlighting the magnitude of the investigation.
Brooklyn Park's police chief called the pursuit of Boelter the "largest manhunt in state history," emphasizing the unprecedented scale and resources used in catching the suspect.
Senator Hoffman and his wife were also victimized in a brutal attack, with injuries sustained from gunfire leading to a difficult recovery for both.
Boelter has been charged with the murders of the Hortmans and the shooting of the Hoffmans, as officials consider potential federal charges.
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