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After an exhausting search lasting two days, Vance Boelter, the individual suspected of shooting two Minnesota state legislators, has been apprehended. Minnesota’s lawmakers and the governor have expressed their gratitude towards those who contributed to his capture and are working to ensure he faces justice.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth took to social media to express how glad she was that the suspect was now in custody and the nightmare was ending.
“I am relieved this ordeal is finally over with the suspect’s capture so that he can be held accountable for the terror he inflicted on Minnesota. My thanks go out to all the local, state, and federal officials who have played a part in making sure this malicious individual will be brought to justice,” she stated.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and House Speaker Lisa Demuth both issued statements expressing appreciation to everyone involved in ensuring that the accused, Vance Boelter, will be brought to justice. (Getty Images/Minnesota Legislature)
“As a country we cannot become numb to this violence. We are a deeply divided nation. That has become even more clear over the last two days. The way we move forward and solve the problems facing our nation is not through hate. It is not through violence. It is through humility, and grace, and civility,” he said in a statement Sunday night.
He also asked that members of the community acknowledge the pain and grief endured by the Hortman’s family and that they take comfort in the couple’s memory.
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was fatally shot early Saturday. (Glen Stubb via Getty Images, File)
“To Melissa and Mark’s family: I cannot fathom your pain, your grief. Let us take solace in their memory, in Melissa’s legacy of selfless, pragmatic, gentle public service. The state of Minnesota grieves with you” said Walz.
“To our law enforcement officers: thank you for your courage, your service, and your professionalism. You have saved lives,” Walz expressed to those involved in the arrest.
“As we heal, we will not let fear win,” he said.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klombuchar of Minnesota thanked all law enforcement officers involved in tracking down the suspect, calling their efforts “a mammoth and heroic effort.”
Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin contributed to this article.
