Minnesota, Suspect
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The search for the Minnesota suspect has entered its second day. The FBI announced a widespread manhunt on Saturday evening, offering a reward of up to $50k for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Vance L.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, who were both shot in their home by the suspect who is believed to have later killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband, Mark, in a “politically motivated assassination” on Saturday, shared an update on their condition, noting they were “both incredibly lucky to be alive.”
Vance Boelter, 57, has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The Hennepin County Attorney said Monday that her office intends to pursue first-degree murder charges against him as well.
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, State Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses were all shot early Saturday in targeted attacks.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
Authorities are still searching for the suspect 57-year-old Vance Boelter. Gov. Tim Walz said former Minn. House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman were deliberately targeted.
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in “what appears to be a politically-motivated assassination,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said at a news conference Saturday.