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Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting: Suspect Charged with Murder, Conspiracy

6/17/2025

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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter is charged with murder and firearm offenses after allegedly killing Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, while also wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Police thwarted his plans, finding his vehicle loaded with weapons and maps, leading to a swift manhunt and his eventual arrest.

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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter is charged with murder and firearm offenses after allegedly killing Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, while also wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Police thwarted his plans, finding his vehicle loaded with weapons and maps, leading to a swift manhunt and his eventual arrest.