Arrested for alleged assassination of American politician
Headline: Minnesota suspect in Democratic politicians' attacks apprehended
Spicing it up: This latest turn of events in the US political landscape has left many in shock.
The individual suspected of shooting at two Democratic politicians and their spouses in Minnesota has been captured. Governor Tim Walz made the announcement during a press conference. Reports from ABC News suggest that the 57-year-old suspect was nabbed near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota.
In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the armed assailant, disguised as a law enforcement officer, paid a visit to the homes of legislators, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. He first targeted John Hoffman and his wife, injuring both. Approximately an hour and a half later, he launched an attack on Melissa Hortman and her husband, resulting in their deaths.
Police secure potential threat list and vehicle
A confrontation ensued between the man and police near Hortman's residence, but he managed to evade capture. However, authorities were able to seize his vehicle, which resembled a police SUV. According to ABC News sources, the vehicle contained a list of numerous Minnesota Democrats as possible targets, along with a manifesto.
The 57-year-old suspect reportedly had ties to evangelical groups and claimed to be a security expert with experience in the Gaza Strip and Africa. He also maintained connections with radical anti-abortion groups. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz labeled the incident as "an act of targeted political violence." US President Donald Trump expressed his condemnation of the attack as well.
Insight: The suspect apprehended for the attack is Vance Luther Boelter, 57 years old[1][2]. While reports suggest there may have been a list of intended targets, the available information does not elaborate on its specifics beyond the victims.
Nation and Politics: Police Arrest Suspect in Attack on US Politicians Hit List Found in Connection with Attack
In the US, the political climate has grown increasingly heated. During the 2024 presidential campaign, a man armed with a gun attempted to assassinate a then-Republican presidential candidate. In April 2025, there was an arson attack on the residence of Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro. In 2022, the husband of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked with a hammer at their home and sustained serious injuries.
Source: ntv.de, als/AFP/rts
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- The apprehended suspect, who claimed ties to evangelical groups and radical anti-abortion groups, has been linked to a potential threat list containing the names of numerous Minnesota Democrats, further raising concerns about political violence in the heated US political climate.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in the US political landscape, marked by acts of political violence like the recent attack on Democratic politicians, underscores the need for general-news coverage and crime-and-justice investigation to ensure the safety of elected officials and the public at large.
