The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reports that a police officer fired back after a suspect shot at him during a wellness check at the home of Rep. Melissa Hortman. This incident unfolded early in the morning on June 14, after a man posing as a police officer approached the couple’s home, leading to a tragic confrontation that resulted in the deaths of both Rep. Hortman and her husband, Mark, from gunshot wounds.
The suspect, Vance Boelter, allegedly opened fire first, prompting the officer to respond. The officer, who has nine years of law enforcement experience and is currently on critical incident leave, was part of the team dispatched due to an earlier shooting involving state Sen. John Hoffman. The Bureau continues to investigate the officer’s use of force and will share its findings with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, including body camera footage from the scene.
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