The arrest follows the deaths of Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, triggering state leaders to condemn the violence as politically charged.
**Manhunt Ends: Arrest Made in Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case**
**Manhunt Ends: Arrest Made in Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case**
A man has been apprehended after a high-stakes search linked to the tragic murders of a Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse.
The peaceful arrest of 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter on Sunday night followed a massive two-day manhunt after the deaths of Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in Minnesota. The incident, which Governor Tim Walz labeled a "politically motivated assassination," left the public in shock and prompted extensive law enforcement efforts, including air and SWAT teams, to capture the suspect.
Boelter was apprehended in a rural area west of Minneapolis, where he was armed but complied with law enforcement when confronted. He is also accused of shooting and injuring Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who are recovering in hospital and expressed their gratitude for survival.
The investigation led to Boelter's detention after locating a car he allegedly used during the shootings about 50 miles from the murder site in Brooklyn Park. Notably, Boelter is accused of impersonating a police officer in connection with the attacks before engaging with law enforcement and fleeing.
Governor Walz expressed grave concerns during a press conference about the implications of this attack on Minnesota's political climate, stating that violence should never become a standard response to political disagreements. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of holding those who perpetrate such acts accountable.
Boelter, whose past includes positions on state workforce development boards and missionary work abroad, reportedly had a list of potential targets in the vehicle used in the attack, causing further alarm among state officials. The names on this list included prominent figures like Governor Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, prompting heightened security measures across neighboring states.
Boelter was apprehended in a rural area west of Minneapolis, where he was armed but complied with law enforcement when confronted. He is also accused of shooting and injuring Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who are recovering in hospital and expressed their gratitude for survival.
The investigation led to Boelter's detention after locating a car he allegedly used during the shootings about 50 miles from the murder site in Brooklyn Park. Notably, Boelter is accused of impersonating a police officer in connection with the attacks before engaging with law enforcement and fleeing.
Governor Walz expressed grave concerns during a press conference about the implications of this attack on Minnesota's political climate, stating that violence should never become a standard response to political disagreements. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of holding those who perpetrate such acts accountable.
Boelter, whose past includes positions on state workforce development boards and missionary work abroad, reportedly had a list of potential targets in the vehicle used in the attack, causing further alarm among state officials. The names on this list included prominent figures like Governor Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, prompting heightened security measures across neighboring states.
