Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect had cache of weapons, hit list in vehicle, court documents show
Share this @internewscast.com

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is suspected of shooting a Minnesota lawmaker, is anticipated to face federal charges after being apprehended in Sibley County on Sunday night. Police described the incident as the “largest manhunt” in the history of the state.

Along with the prospective federal charges, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced on Monday its plan to file first-degree murder charges against Boelter. He stands accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, early Saturday morning at their home in Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis.

He also allegedly shot State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, in their nearby Champlin home in a related attack. 

Boelter currently faces charges including two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of the victims — identified as Melissa and Mark Hortman — and two counts of attempted second-degree murder for the shootings of victims identified as John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman.

Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

Lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. (AP Images)

His bail was set at $5 million. 

Authorities have said the suspect targeted lawmakers in a planned attack, showing up at their homes wearing a police-like uniform and a mask.

Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar shared a message from Hoffman’s wife on Sunday, saying the state senator was shot nine times and she eight.

“John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods,” Yvette wrote. “He took [nine] bullet hits. I took [eight] and we are both incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark. There is never a place for this kind of political hate.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Man busted with anti-government, anti-Trump documents after Texas ICE ambush suspect phone call, feds say

Federal Authorities Claim Texas ICE Ambush Suspect Found with Anti-Government and Anti-Trump Documents

A man accused of tampering with evidence related to the attack on…
Travis Decker, wanted for murder.

Investigation for ‘killer’ dad Travis Decker concludes at popular nature area; police question hiker for more information

AUTHORITIES have called off the Idaho manhunt for alleged killer dad Travis…
Carol Reith arrested for animal cruelty, 52 dogs rescued from 200 block of Sky Hill Road, Wauconda police say

Wauconda Police Report: Carol Reith Detained for Animal Cruelty; 52 Dogs Rescued on Sky Hill Road

WAUCONDA, Ill. (WLS) — A woman was arrested for animal cruelty after…
Crockett said she 'broke down in tears' watching Alex Padilla get forcibly removed from press conference

Crockett Said Watching Alex Padilla Being Forced Out of Press Conference Made Her Cry

In a recent podcast interview, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas expressed that…
Ohio boy crawls into claw machine, gets stuck, rescued with pride bruised but unharmed

Ohio Child Rescued Unscathed After Getting Stuck in Claw Machine

A young boy in Ohio got himself into a tight spot after…
New Hampshire judge to hear arguments on class action against Trump’s birthright citizenship order

New Hampshire Court to Review Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in New Hampshire is set to hear arguments on…
Yikes: DNC Chair Ken Martin Makes Things Even Worse for Dems When Asked About 'Globalize the Intifada'

DNC Leader Ken Martin Puts Dems in Hot Water with Remarks on ‘Globalize the Intifada’

Those questions about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani might have…
WATCH: ICE agents fight off masked mob outside blue city immigration court

VIDEO: ICE Agents Defend Themselves Against Masked Group Near Immigration Court in a Major City

A conflict took place outside of the San Francisco Immigration Court this…
Flood recovery in San Marco faster with new pump station

Rapid Flood Recovery in San Marco Boosted by New Pump Station

A city spokesperson says many streets flooded in Wednesday’s deluge drained in…
Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods

Texas Authorities Seek to Identify True Missing Persons Amid Floods

This week in Texas, estimates indicate that 161 people are still missing…
Randy Couture, UFC Hall of Famer, hospitalized after racing crash

UFC Legend Randy Couture Hospitalized Following Racing Accident

The 62-year-old UFC Hall of Famer has been working to make his…
Daywalkers vs Vampires: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Freya Skye, Malachi Barton on the new rivalry in 'ZOMBIES 4'

Daywalkers vs Vampires: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Freya Skye, and Malachi Barton Discuss the New Feud in ‘ZOMBIES 4’

LOS ANGELES — This summer, the popular “ZOMBIES” franchise makes its return…