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Police intervention with Vance Boelter, the alleged shooter of a Minnesota lawmaker, likely averted further tragedy, stated Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley on Monday.
According to Bruley, an off-duty sergeant had learned about a shooting incident at the residence of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and promptly dispatched two officers to inspect the home of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman.
When officers arrived, Bruley said they found Boelter’s car in the driveway.
“If they hadn’t disrupted the plan and essentially impounded his vehicle, which contained all his maps, names, and weapons, I would be very worried about what could have happened in the subsequent hours,” Bruley expressed at a press conference where federal charges against Boelter were revealed.
Vance Boelter allegedly wore a “hyper-realistic” silicon mask while targeting victims on Saturday. (DOJ)
He is charged with two counts of stalking, two counts of murder and two counts of firearm-related crimes in federal court.
In addition to the federal charges, Boelter is facing second-degree murder charges filed in Hennepin County.
A mugshot of Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter in custody at Hennepin County Jail. (Hennepin County Jail)
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Monday announced that it intends to file first-degree murder charges against the suspect.
Brooklyn Park Police did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita, Audrey Conklin, Peter D’Abrosca and Sarah Rumf-Whitten contributed to this report.
