Manhunt Launched Following Political Assassination in Minnesota

Manhunt Underway After Minnesota House Democratic Leader and Husband Killed in Politically Motivated Attack

A major manhunt is in progress after Minnesota House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot by a suspect impersonating a police officer. A manifesto with a hit list of nearly 70 names was found and authorities are urging caution.

Brooklyn Park and Champlin Minnesota — June 14 2025 — Local and federal authorities have launched a statewide manhunt for 57‑year‑old Vance Luther Boelter following what officials have described as a politically motivated assassination. The attack resulted in the deaths of Minnesota House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband and left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife critically injured.

Sequence of Events & Locations

• Around 2 a.m. CDT Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot in their Champlin home. Both survived after emergency surgery.
• Shortly after officers responded to a second scene at the home of Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park. Upon arrival they encountered an assailant impersonating a police officer who opened fire.
• The suspect fled on foot after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. A faux police SUV and tactical gear were recovered at the scene.

Suspect & Evidence

Suspect Identified as Vance Luther Boelter 57 a former member of the state Workforce Development Board and executive at a private security firm.

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Evidence Found

• A manifesto and a hit list of nearly 70 names including state legislators abortion providers and activists.
• Flyers and paraphernalia linked to the anti-establishment group No Kings.
• Ammunition and a Fathers Day card addressed to Boelter.

Motivation & Targets

Authorities believe the attack was politically motivated directly targeting Democratic political leaders and progressive figures. Materials recovered at the scene indicate ties to ideological extremism and anti-government sentiment particularly aligned with the No Kings protest movement.

Public Safety Measures

• Residents in Brooklyn Park were placed under a shelter-in-place order.
• Authorities advised the public not to open doors to any lone individuals identifying as law enforcement unless their credentials were verified.
• Residents were instructed to call 911 to confirm the identity of any suspicious officers.

Manhunt Update

• Boelter was last seen wearing a cowboy hat dark long-sleeved shirt and light-colored pants.
• He is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
• A 50000 dollar reward has been offered for information leading to his capture.
• A coordinated multi-agency response is underway involving the FBI Minnesota BCA and local police departments.

Official Reactions

• Governor Tim Walz condemned the incident as a politically motivated assassination and emphasized the growing threat of political violence.
• Law enforcement officials echoed these concerns and have increased security for others listed in the manifesto.

Victim Profiles

What’s Next

Law enforcement continues to search for Boelter while monitoring the safety of all individuals named in the manifesto. The incident has reignited national concerns around politically motivated violence and heightened security protocols are now being implemented for public officials across the state.