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These are the items investigators say were found inside Vance Boelter's vehicle, suggesting the carnage could have been even worse.
The search for the Minnesota suspect has entered its second day. The FBI announced a widespread manhunt on Saturday evening, offering a reward of up to $50k for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Vance L.
Law enforcement officers on Sunday night arrested Vance Boelter, who is accused of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home in Brooklyn Park as part of a larger plot to kill Democratic elected officials and other advocates of abortion rights.
Live updates: Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband assassinated; suspect Vance Boelter at large originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Melissa Hortman, the top Democratic lawmaker in the Minnesota House, was shot and killed in a suspected politically-motivated assassination along with her husband early Saturday.
Vance Boelter, suspect in the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker, led a bizarre life as a wannabe security boss, funeral worker, and preacher. His financial and mental struggles culminated in a politically charged attack.
Murder charges have been filed against Vance Boelter in the suspected assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, with the 57-year-old also charged with the attempted murder of Sen.
The recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers have left the community shaken, sparking urgent talks about enhancing safety measures at the Capitol amid rising threats to officials.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning.