Minnesota Lawmaker Killer Caught: Chilling Hit List Uncovered After Brazen Political Ambush

After a two-day manhunt, authorities have captured 57-year-old Vance Boelter, now charged with the murders of Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attempted murders of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. The shootings, described by Governor Tim Walz as a “politically motivated assassination,” shook the state and prompted what officials are calling the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history. Boelter was apprehended early Monday morning in rural Sibley County after an intense search involving tactical teams and helicopters. Investigators say he was dressed in a convincing police uniform and left behind a fake law enforcement vehicle containing a hit list of about 70 public figures, including abortion rights advocates and elected officials. Both Hoffman and his wife remain hospitalized, recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities continue to investigate Boelter’s motives and connections.