Caught in Minneapolis: Suspect Arrested in Deadly Attacks on Minnesota Politicians
Arrest of accused US Politician's Assassin
After a 43-hour manhunt, authorities have apprehended the suspect involved in the tragic shootings of two Democratic politicians and their spouses in Minnesota. The arrest was confirmed by Governor Tim Walz during a press conference. Reports indicate the suspect was nabbed near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota.
The armed assailant posed as a police officer, visiting his victims in their homes. Initially, he fired multiple shots at John Hoffman, a member of the Minnesota Senate, and his wife, causing injuries. Approximately an hour and a half later, the attack on Melissa Hortman, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband ensued, resulting in their fatalities.
Fleeing Attacker's Identification and Hit List Discovery
Engaging the man in a gunfight near Hortman's residence, police were able to recapture his vehicle—a replica of a police SUV. Law enforcement officials later revealed that within the vehicle, they discovered a list containing dozens of Minnesota Democrats as potential targets as well as a manifesto.
Sources indicate that the 57-year-old individual was associated with evangelical groups and claimed to have security expertise in the Gaza Strip and Africa. Allegedly, he also had ties to radical anti-abortion groups. Governor Walz categorized the act as a "targeted act of political violence." President Donald Trump also condemned the attack.
The Ominous Political Climate
In light of these events, the political climate in the US is increasingly heated. Recent instances include a man with a gun targeting the then-republican presidential candidate Trump and an arson attack on the residence of Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. In 2022, the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sustained severe injuries after being attacked with a hammer in their home.
[1] - Source: ntv.de, als/AFP/rts
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The suspect, known to have ties with radical anti-abortion groups and evangelical groups, was arrested after a 43-hour manhunt for his role in the deadly shootings of two Democratic politicians and their spouses in Minnesota. This incident, categorized as a "targeted act of political violence" by Governor Walz, highlights the growing tension in the American political climate, with crimes such as these escalating in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors.
