Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinated, Sparking Massive Manhunt!

2025-06-17 12:00:38.732

Violence erupted in Minnesota over a weekend when a man, later identified as Vance Boelter, embarked on a series of attacks targeting Democratic state lawmakers. The attacks began in Champlin, Minnesota, where Boelter, disguised as a police officer, shot Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Boelter then attempted to attack other prominent Democrats, including "Public Official 1" in Maple Grove and Democratic state Sen. Ann Rest in New Hope. In Brooklyn Park, Boelter was apprehended near the home of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman. The attacks prompted the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history, with heavily armed officers searching for Boelter. Boelter, a 57-year-old father of five and occasional Christian pastor, was known for his conservative beliefs, though friends described him as not being an extremist. The incident has raised concerns about political polarization and violence in the United States, with acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson describing the event as a "chilling attack on our democracy."