Nearby state on alert as search for Minnesota lawmaker shooter continues
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Following an exhaustive two-day search, Vance Boelter, the alleged shooter of two Minnesota state legislators, has been apprehended. Minnesota lawmakers and the governor are expressing gratitude towards those assisting in his prosecution.

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’m grateful that this nightmare has come to an end with the suspect captured so he can be charged, prosecuted, & punished for the horror he has wrought on MN. Thank you to the local, state, & federal officials who ensured this evil man faces justice,” she wrote.

Walz and Demuth

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and House Speaker Lisa Demuth both made statements thanking everyone involved in bringing accused killer Vance Boelter 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.

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was fatally shot early Saturday.

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was fatally shot early Saturday. (Glen Stubb via Getty.)

“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.

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