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Vance Boelter, the man suspected of carrying out the deadly shootings that killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and injured State Sen. John Hoffman, has been arrested after a two-day manhunt, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed at a press conference.
Boelter is accused of fatally shooting Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at their home in what officials described as a targeted attack. He also allegedly shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who survived the attack and are currently recovering.
Walz said the state will pursue justice "to the fullest extent of the law" and emphasized that Boelter will be prosecuted and held accountable. He noted that the Hoffmans are in stable condition following surgery.
"This is a moment of reckoning for our country," Walz stated. "We are witnessing violence escalate in ways that cannot become normal. Political differences must never lead to violence.".
The attacks occurred on June 14, when Boelter allegedly posed as a law enforcement officer to gain access to the homes of the victims. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Boelter, 57, was identified based on surveillance footage and witness statements.
Authorities continue to treat the shootings as politically motivated acts of violence. Flyers referencing the fringe group "No Kings" were reportedly found in Boelter’s vehicle, and officials had urged the public to postpone protests across the state during the manhunt.
The White House has confirmed that the Justice Department and the FBI are actively involved in the investigation.
President Donald Trump addressed the incident on his Truth Social platform, calling the attacks deeply disturbing and vowing that federal authorities, including the FBI and Attorney General Pam Bondi, would prosecute those responsible to the full extent of the law. He expressed solidarity with Minnesota residents and emphasized that politically motivated violence has no place in the United States.
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