Minnesota Man Indicted for Fatal Shooting of Lawmaker and Husband
Vance Boelter faces federal murder charges for the shooting death of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, with potential death penalty.
Overview
Vance Boelter, 57, was indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts, including murder, for the shooting of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
The shooting also injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who survived the attack despite being shot multiple times.
Boelter is charged with federal murder and could face the death penalty if convicted, highlighting the severity of the case.
The incident occurred during an attack where Boelter allegedly disguised himself as law enforcement to target the Hoffmans.
After a two-day manhunt, Boelter was found crawling in a field and arrested, leading to the federal charges against him.
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