SUSPECT IN CUSTODY MN - 2 Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer, JUNE 13,2025

[Boxer]

Just another weak ambush killer with no morals or remorse. He will be going to the mat with "aliens ate the cookies."

 

[Betty P]

Just another killer with no morals or remorse. He will be going to the mat with "aliens ate the cookies."

Perhaps, but I don’t think he’s crazy. Just evil and manipulative.

He doesn’t appear to have any remorse at all for his actions. Hes’s only upset that he was caught. He would probably do it again if given the chance and probably sees himself as a hero.

I can’t believe he’s trying to claim that Gov. Walz paid him to murder these people. What a way to bring pain and trauma to a decent man who is grieving the loss of his good friends.

 

[MrsWatson]

I have a feeling that somewhere in his ludicrous ramblings, the word "adrenochrome" comes up a lot.

 

[Boxer]

Think about being a night cadaver scavenger, that is a long way from security.

 

[MrsWatson]

I think his whole CV was the stuff of a fantasist.

 

[Betty P]

I think his whole CV was the stuff of a fantasist.

If so, where did he get his money? How was he able to support himself and a large family with piddling jobs? Where did he get the money to launch his “security” business? A nice office, lots of custom security equipment, the custom decorated fake police SUVs, employees, IT, advertising, web site, etc. Don’t forget the large amount of money he spent trying to launch a failed businesses in Africa. Who were his investors? Is Trump’s DOJ investigating this?

 

[MrsWatson]

If so, where did he get his money? How was he able to support himself and a large family with piddling jobs? Where did he get the money to launch his “security” business? A nice office, lots of custom security equipment, the custom decorated fake police SUVs, employees, IT, advertising, web site, etc. Don’t forget the large amount of money he spent trying to launch a failed businesses in Africa. Who were his investors? Is Trump’s DOJ investigating this?

Exactly! I hope all this comes out. That money came from somewhere, and I doubt it was his employment. I have wondered about family wealth.

 

[sds71]

@Seth_Kaplan

Acting U.S. Attorney Thompson: Boelter didn't leave behind a manifesto, there's little evidence of why he turned to political extremism. He did leave behind a letter and that will become public today... addressed to FBI Director Kash Patel. He confesses to the shootings.

Boelter claims in the letter than Gov. Walz wanted him to assassinate Senators Klobuchar and Smith.


Vance Boelter's letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, where he admits to being the "shooter at large" involved in the shootings in Minnesota.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945223607853948994

 

[sds71]

Federal grand jury returns six-count indictment charging Vance Boelter

Boelter is accused of shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

www.kare11.com

Vance Boelter indicted on federal murder charges in the killing of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

In a letter to the FBI director, Boelter wrote that the governor had instructed him to kill two U.S. senators, officials said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Betty P]

Federal grand jury returns six-count indictment charging Vance Boelter

Boelter is accused of shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

www.kare11.com

Vance Boelter indicted on federal murder charges in the killing of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

In a letter to the FBI director, Boelter wrote that the governor had instructed him to kill two U.S. senators, officials said.

www.nbcnews.com

I’m still waiting for the state of Minnesota to file their charges and proceed with a trial. Murder is a crime adjudicated by states.

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[Cedars]

Boelter claims in the letter than Gov. Walz wanted him to assassinate Senators Klobuchar and Smith.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945223607853948994

He obviously wrote a great deal more than that - most likely couldn't stop writing until he literally ran out of paper.

 

[sds71]

A Minnesota Star Tribune investigation has found new details about the law enforcement response to the shootings, including:

• The initial 911 call, made at 2:05 a.m. by the Hoffmans’ daughter, Hope, included the fact that the suspect was disguised as a police officer and wearing a mask.
• In an apparent deviation from department policy, Brooklyn Park police waited more than an hour to enter the home of Melissa Hortman after watching Mark Hortman get shot in the doorway.
• New Hope police didn’t immediately communicate an officer’s interaction with Boelter, which occurred after the Hoffmans were shot but before the Hortmans were killed.
• Some police officers and legislators weren’t made fully aware of the threat for several hours.

State Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson said that “law enforcement did an admirable job of trying to respond and make sure they were doing their very best in this case.”
Still, Jacobson said public safety leaders ordered a review of their conduct that morning, and Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor said it would consider launching its own investigation into how communication was shared.

New details about police activity after lawmaker shootings raise questions about response

The Minnesota Star Tribune found that Brooklyn Park police waited more than 60 minutes to enter the Hortman home and that several law enforcement agencies were unaware of the situation for hours.

www.startribune.com

 

[vls12345]

New evidence indicates federal prosecutors will likely seek death penalty for Vance Boelter

The federal government assigned a public defender, Kimberly Sharkey, who is an experienced death penalty attorney based in Nevada, to help defend Boelter.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[vls12345]

Vance Boelter Indicted for the Murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman, and the Attempted Shooting of Hope Hoffman

www.justice.gov

 

[vls12345]

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter arraignment moved up to Aug. 7

The arraignment for the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June has been moved up to early August.

www.fox9.com

What we know:

Vance Boelter will be arraigned in Minneapolis Federal court at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The arraignment was originally scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sept. 12, so it has been moved up about a month.

What we don't know:

It is unclear why the arraignment was moved up to Aug. 7.

 

[vls12345]

DIGGING DEEPER: Why hasn’t lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter been charged with ‘impersonating an officer?’

Boelter has not been charged at the federal or state level for impersonating an officer for these crimes.

www.kttc.com

 

[Betty P]

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter arraignment moved up to Aug. 7

The arraignment for the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June has been moved up to early August.

www.fox9.com

JMO, but I’m very suspicious of this DOJs rush to hold a trial. I suspect their decision is not just to get some “favorable” publicity, but also to control the information that’s made public, among other possible motives.

I’m really disappointed that the state of Minnesota isn’t pushing harder to keep control of this investigation. They will probably regret it if there’s a coverup.

JMO

 

[simlyme]

JMO, but I’m very suspicious of this DOJs rush to hold a trial. I suspect their decision is not just to get some “favorable” publicity, but also to control the information that’s made public, among other possible motives.

I’m really disappointed that the state of Minnesota isn’t pushing harder to keep control of this investigation. They will probably regret it if there’s a coverup.

JMO

Totally agree about DOJ

 

[simlyme]

This article explains a little of why Federal before the State.

Boelter was initially charged with the same six counts. According to federal court rules, a grand jury indictment is needed to take the case to trial.
State prosecutors have also charged Boelter, but the federal prosecution is taking precedence. In Hennepin County, Boelter is charged with four counts of second-degree murder with intent not premeditated.

Vance Boelter federally indicted on six charges for murder, shooting of state lawmakers

A federal grand jury handed down six indictments to Vance Boelter, 57, on Tuesday.

www.kttc.com

 

[Yellowbelly]

This article explains a little of why Federal before the State.

Boelter was initially charged with the same six counts. According to federal court rules, a grand jury indictment is needed to take the case to trial.
State prosecutors have also charged Boelter, but the federal prosecution is taking precedence. In Hennepin County, Boelter is charged with four counts of second-degree murder with intent not premeditated.

Vance Boelter federally indicted on six charges for murder, shooting of state lawmakers

A federal grand jury handed down six indictments to Vance Boelter, 57, on Tuesday.

www.kttc.com

How on earth was this not premeditated, and what do you have to do to get charged with first-degree murder in Minnesota?