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Authorities arrested and charged Vance Boelter on Sunday night after he allegedly shot and killed House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband in their Brooklyn Park home and shot and seriously injured state Sen.
A source sent FOX 9 the announcement from law enforcement on a bullhorn announcing the arrest of Vance Boelter, who is suspected of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. He's also suspected of shooting and injuring John Hoffman and his wife.
Boelter claimed to have a doctorate of education, and said he spent extensive time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa — where he was seen in videos apparently preaching on stage.
Minnesota BCA says the search for Vance Boelter has taken them to Sibley County, just southwest of the Twin Cities. This morning they found a vehicle and a cowboy hat that they believe is tied to Boelter.
Vance Boelter manhunt: Emergency alert in Sibley County after vehicle found originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Items possibly belonging to suspected assassin Vance Boelter have been found abandoned in southern Minnesota, sparking an emergency alert for local residents.
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Suspected assassin Vance Boelter fronted a security firm his best friend said never existed and experienced “struggles” after returning from a three-year trip to Africa months before he allegedly turned his gun on a pair of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Vance Boelter, is wanted in connection with a political shooting that killed Rep. Hortman and injured Sen. Hoffman.
Investigators: Boelter ‘manifesto’ mainly comprised of names, pieced together from multiple searches
Sen. Amy Klobuchar was among the names on the list, which includes members of the DFL Congressional delegation and abortion providers.