A manhunt was underway in Minneapolis for Vance Luther Boelter, who posed as a police officer and killed a Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband. Governor Walz called it a "politically motivated assassination." Boelter also shot and wounded another lawmaker and spouse. He fled after shooting at police and abandoned a vehicle with a "manifesto" and a target list of politicians.
Boelter, considered armed and dangerous, is believed to be in the area. He had links to evangelical ministries and claimed security expertise. A text message from Boelter to a housemate suggested he might be killed soon. The target list included about 70 names, including abortion providers and lawmakers.
The victims, including former House Speaker Hortman and Senator Hoffman, were on the list. Walz called the shooting targeted political violence. The incident prompted calls to reduce divisive rhetoric.
Police found "No Kings" flyers in Boelter's vehicle, but no direct links to protests against President Trump. Trump condemned the violence.
Hortman and her husband were shot dead in Brooklyn Park. The FBI offered a reward for Boelter's arrest. The gunman attacked the Hoffmans, then drove to the Hortmans' residence, where he fired upon arriving officers.
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