Vance Boelter

Vance Boelter is accused of fatally shooting Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. He faces both state and federal and state charges in connection with those killings. Boelter is also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who both survived the attack.

Man Accused of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker May Face Death Penalty

Minn. abolished the death penalty but Vance Boelter faces state and federal charges in Melissa Hortman's death so he may face the death penalty. More

June 18, 2025

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Acting U.S. Attorney: Vance Boelter ‘Stalked His Victims Like Prey’

Vance Boelter is accused of assassinating Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and attempting to kill 2 others. More

June 16, 2025

Vance Boelter is taken into custody

Prosecutors: Vance Boelter targeted two other lawmakers in addition to two shot

Vance Boelter was charged with killing Former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and injuring Sen. John Hoffman. More

June 16, 2025