Minnesota State Councilor shooting suspect Vance Boelter arrested in Sibley County
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Minneapolis – The suspect Vance Boelter is accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one and her husband.
Boelter, 57, was arrested in Sibley County after a two-day hunt. He allegedly killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman Her husband, Mark, allegedly shot and killed state Sen. John Hoffman, also Democrat, at his home in Brooklyn Park in Minneapolis early Saturday morning, and his wife Yvette carried out a related attack at the nearby Champlin home.
The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News that Boelter “verbally” determined the authorities to look for him in the area Sunday night.
“Evil faces. The murderer is now detained after a relentless and determined police work,” the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. “Justice is one step closer thanks to the dedication of multiple agencies working together with the support of the community.”
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Vance Luther Boelter was arrested Sunday night. (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)
Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley spoke at a press conference with other law enforcement officers after Boelter’s arrest, saying he was involved in more than 20 SWAT teams. He described it as “the biggest hunt in the state’s history.”
It is undoubtedly the biggest hunt in the state’s history.
“The suspect climbed onto the law enforcement team and was arrested at the time,” said Jeremy Geiger, a Minnesota Patrol Patrol.
Authorities say there is no indication that Boelter is working with anyone else.
Law enforcement officers dressed in protective gear to investigate Sunday’s attack at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. (AP)
Hennepin County District Court issued a criminal lawsuit accusing Boelter of second-degree murder on four counts of felony charges (without premeditation).
The complaint charges Boelter charges two counts of second-degree murder for victims 1 and 2 (determined as deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman), and two counts of second-degree murder for John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman in the shootings of victims 3 and 4. All charges are felony, each of which can be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison, and a minimum sentence of at least three years due to the use of a firearm.
FBI agents develop strategies on Green Island, Minnesota. (Peter D’Abrosca from Fox News Digital)
“The heroic actions of the Hoffman family and their daughter Hope have saved countless lives,” Governor Tim Walz said in a press conference on Sunday.
“The latest news is that Senator Hoffman comes out of his last surgery and is heading for recovery,” Waltz said in a press conference Sunday night.
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Boelter intends to kill four individuals with a gun, including two elected officials, the complaint says.
Police documents say that at about 2:05 a.m., Champlin police responded to a 911 call, reporting that masked people shot two people in the residence. Police found the victims of 3 and 4, who were both shot but survived.
Law enforcement exists in Green Island, Minnesota. (Peter D’Abrosca from Fox News Digital)
Surveillance footage captured a man in police style gear, who was later identified as a Boelter, approaching the house on a Ford SUV equipped with police style lights. Authorities said videos showed Boelter declared himself a police officer before entering the residence and shooting the victim.
About 90 minutes later, Brooklyn Park police learned that lawmakers were involved in an earlier shooting and were sent to another legislator’s home with preventive measures, the documents said.
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After arriving around 3:35 a.m., officials witnessed Boelter shooting 2 through the open front door. Officers found victims 1 and 2 died from gunshot wounds.
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The documents say authorities discovered the disturbing Arsenal that Boelter owns. In his car, police registered in his car and found three AK-47 assault rifles, a 9mm pistol and other public officials’ names and addresses.
Boelter, 57, is accused of killing people Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman Her husband, Mark, was at her home in Brooklyn Park in Minneapolis early Saturday morning. He is also accused of shooting state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at nearby Champlin’s home. (AP image)
Other evidence including ballistic vests, masks and police-style badges were found nearby.
His bail was set at $5 million.
“There is information that leads us to search in Sibley County … in Sibley County,” said Drew Evans, the chief arrested.
A window was seen in DFL Rep. Melissa Hortman’s home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on June 15, 2025. Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were shot dead yesterday morning. DFL State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and hospitalized in another incident. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said at a press conference that the shooting “appeared to be a politically motivated assassination.” (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Authorities say the suspects carried out a planned attack on lawmakers, appearing in their homes wearing police-like uniforms and masks.
“Boulter utilized the trust. “Our uniforms are designed to represent us. We want to thank community members across the state for their support, tips and information,” Bob Jacobson, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said in a press conference Sunday night.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, shared information about Hoffman’s wife on Sunday, saying that the state’s senator was shot and killed nine times and she was eight times.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. , shared a text message from Senator Hoffman’s wife Yvette on Sunday night saying Hoffman was shot and killed nine times and she was eight times. (Senator Amy Klobuchar)
“John is now enduring many surgeries and is approaching the woods every hour,” Ivet wrote. “He accepted [nine] Bullet hit. I accept it [eight] We are both lucky to be alive. Melissa and Mark’s loss put us in trouble. This kind of political hatred has never been a place. ”
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Peter D’Abrosca of Fox News contributed to the report.
