Vance Boelter pleads guilty to killing, targeting lawmakers to avoid death
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including stalking and murder, in the shooting of multiple state lawmakers. More
June 11, 2026
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.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including stalking and murder, in the shooting of multiple state lawmakers. More
June 11, 2026
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
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 was charged with killing Former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and injuring Sen. John Hoffman. More
June 16, 2025