Minnesota Shooting Suspect: Details & Updates
- Authorities are searching for Vance Luther Boelter,57,in connection with the fatal shooting of a Minnesota lawmaker and the wounding of another,officials said Saturday.The shootings have sparked a statewide...
- State Rep.Melissa Hortman and her husband were found dead in their Brooklyn Park, Minn., home early Saturday.
- Boelter, identified as the alleged shooter, previously served on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board after being appointed by Gov.
A statewide manhunt is underway after a Minnesota lawmaker was killed and another was wounded in a shooting. Authorities are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, the suspect connected to the tragic incident. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were found dead. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife survived being shot. Boelter, a former appointee, previously served on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. News Directory 3 provides in-depth coverage of this developing story. Learn about Boelter’s background, including his work history in security and his connection, if any, with the victims. Discover what’s next as authorities continue their investigation into the motive behind the shootings.
Manhunt Intensifies After Minnesota Lawmaker Killed in Shooting
Authorities are searching for Vance Luther Boelter,57,in connection with the fatal shooting of a Minnesota lawmaker and the wounding of another,officials said Saturday.The shootings have sparked a statewide alert and increased vigilance among law enforcement.
State Rep.Melissa Hortman and her husband were found dead in their Brooklyn Park, Minn., home early Saturday. Separately,state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot at their residence in Champlain, Minn., but are alive, authorities confirmed.
Boelter, identified as the alleged shooter, previously served on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board after being appointed by Gov. Tim Walz. He also worked as a “Director of Security patrol” for a security firm.
Records indicate Boelter served on the same state workforce development board as Hoffman. The extent of their relationship, if any, remains unclear.
Corporate records show Boelter’s wife established Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC. The company website advertises armed security for properties and events, displaying an SUV resembling a police vehicle and a photo of a person in tactical gear.
An online resume describes Boelter as a security contractor with experience in the Middle East and Africa, along with managerial positions in Minnesota.
What’s next
The manhunt for Boelter continues, with authorities urging the public to report any sightings to 911. The examination into the motive behind the shootings is ongoing.