A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in a targeted shooting that left Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman and her husband dead. The FBI, alongside local authorities, is actively pursuing leads after Boelter allegedly attacked the couple following another assault on a fellow lawmaker and his spouse, during which they were also injured. Evidence from Boelter’s abandoned vehicle revealed a manifesto and a chilling target list of other politicians, adding urgency to the already tense situation.
Governor Tim Walz condemned the incident as a “politically motivated assassination,” underlining the rising concerns over political violence in the U.S. As authorities warn that Boelter is armed and dangerous, the discovery of a list that includes prominent Minnesota Democrats, such as Walz and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, has raised alarms about the potential risk to other lawmakers. The community is urged to remain vigilant as the investigation unfolds and Boelter remains at large.
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