Assailant murders U.S. Democratic politician and her spouse in Minnesota - Armed assailant murders Democratic politician and her spouse in Minnesota.
Hey there! Let's dive into a chilling tale that's been making headlines around the nation.
Governor Tim Walz had expressed a touch of optimism initially, believing that John Hoffman and his wife might just make it through. But, sadly, their hopes were dashed.
The prime suspect behind this heinous act allegedly posed as a cop and approached the victims' homes in the suburbs of Minneapolis. As of now, he remains at large, with a whopping number of law enforcement officers tracking him down.
Authorities have identified the elusive fugitive as Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old individual. They've issued a warning; he's armed and dangerous, people! The reasons behind his rampage are still under investigation, according to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Director Drew Evans.
Police have nabbed Boelter's vehicle post the incident. This man, who seems to work for a private security firm, has taken off on foot.
Documents found in the car gave a peek into his mindset. There were flyers from protests against the US President, Donald Trump, and a political manifesto consisting of a list of Minnesota politicians and officials.
Based on the initial reports, Boelter first opened fire on Senator Hoffman and his wife, followed by the fatal attack on Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, around an hour and a half later.
Officers clashed with Boelter near Hortman's apartment, but he skillfully escaped.
Governor Walz, who ran for Vice President alongside Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2020 election, referred to this as a "vicious political act of violence." He added, " Politicians engaging in peaceful debates is the very essence of our democracy. We settle our differences not with firearms." This incident serves as a "heartbreaking reminder" of this.
Donald Trump, the US President, expressed his disdain for the Minnesota violence. He was briefed about the "appalling shooting incident" in Minnesota, which appears to be a "targeted assault on state legislators." Trump remarks, "Such brazen violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America."
US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who also serves as a federal prosecutor, described the violence as "appalling" and vowed to apprehend the perpetrators "with the full might of the law."
In Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, authorities imposed a curfew as a result of the shooting incidents. Consequently, a planned protest event against President Trump, titled "No Kings," was cancelled.
Tensions among the political scene in the US are running high. In the past few months, several assaults on politicians have surfaced. During the 2024 presidential campaign, a man fired shots at the then-Republican presidential candidate and Trump, and in April 2025, there was an arson attack on the residence of Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Back in 2022, the husband of then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked with a hammer in their home and gravely injured.
- Minnesota
- Democrats
- Tim Walz
- John Hoffman
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- Donald Trump
- Melissa Hortman
- Minneapolis
- Police
- US President
- Armed and Dangerous
- Vehicle
- No Kings
- The deadly attack on Democratic politicians John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman, their spouses, and Governor Tim Walz in Minnesota has sparked intense concern, as the armed and dangerous suspect Vance Luther Boelter, allegedly connected to the attack, remains at large.
- As tensions rise in the political landscape of the US, this attack on Democrats in Minnesota serves as yet another heartbreaking reminder of the growing threat to politicians and the importance of maintaining peace and order in the realm of politics, crime, and justice.
