Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect accused of targeting Minnesota state lawmakers in deadly weekend shootings, was taken into custody Sunday evening following what authorities described as the largest manhunt in state history.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News that Boelter surrendered to authorities in Sibley County after a two-day search involving more than 20 SWAT teams from multiple agencies.
The suspect allegedly killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark early Saturday morning at their Brooklyn Park home before traveling to a nearby residence in Champlin to attack State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
Brooklyn Park Police Department Chief Mark Bruley announced at a press conference that the massive search operation included officers from numerous agencies working on foot alongside helicopter support.
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Geiger of the Minnesota State Patrol reported that Boelter “crawled to law enforcement teams and was placed under arrest at that point in time.”
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook following the arrest, stating: “The face of evil. After relentless and determined police work, the killer is now in custody.”
Authorities confirmed there was no indication that Boelter was working with accomplices in the planned attacks against the Democratic lawmakers.
The Hennepin County District Court issued a criminal complaint charging Boelter with four felony counts of second-degree murder with intent, though not premeditated.
Two counts of second-degree murder were filed for the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman, while two counts of attempted second-degree murder were filed for the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman.
Each felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years due to firearm use during the crimes.
Police documents reveal that at approximately 2:05 a.m. Saturday, Champlin Police responded to a 911 call reporting a masked individual had shot two people at a residence.
Surveillance footage captured a man dressed in police-style tactical gear approaching the Hoffman residence in a Ford SUV equipped with police-style lights, Fox News reported.
The footage allegedly showed Boelter announcing himself as a police officer before entering the residence and shooting both victims, who survived the attack.
Approximately 90 minutes later, Brooklyn Park Police were dispatched to another legislator’s home as a precautionary measure after learning a lawmaker was involved in the earlier shooting.
Upon arrival around 3:35 a.m., officers witnessed Boelter shoot Mark Hortman through the open front door before discovering both Melissa and Mark Hortman deceased from gunshot wounds.
Authorities recovered what they described as a disturbing arsenal from Boelter’s possession, including three AK-47 assault rifles and a 9mm handgun found inside his registered vehicle.
Police also discovered a list containing names and addresses of other public officials, along with additional evidence including a ballistic vest, mask and police-style badge recovered nearby.
Bureau of Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans indicated that information led authorities to conduct searches in Sibley County, where Boelter’s vehicle and a hat believed to belong to the suspect were located near his home.
Gov. Tim Walz praised what he called “the heroic actions by the Hoffman family and their daughter Hope” that “saved countless lives” during a Sunday press conference.
Walz provided an update on Senator Hoffman’s condition, stating: “The latest news is Senator Hoffman came out of his final surgery, and is moving towards that, towards recovery.”
Democratic Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar shared a message from Yvette Hoffman on Sunday, revealing the extent of the couple’s injuries from the attack.
“John is enduring many surgeries right now and is closer every hour to being out of the woods,” Yvette wrote.
“He took [nine] bullet hits. I took [eight] and we are both incredibly lucky to be alive.”
Yvette Hoffman expressed grief over the loss of the Hortmans, writing: “We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark.”
“There is never a place for this kind of political hate.”
Fox further noted that Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bob Jacobson addressed the suspect’s use of police-style equipment during the Sunday evening press conference.
“Boulter exploited the trust. Our uniforms are meant to represent,” he stated.
“That betrayal is deeply disturbing to those of us who wear the badge with honor and responsibility.”
Officials reported that Boelter had signs in his vehicle reading “No Kings,” referencing protests scheduled for Saturday afternoon across various US cities expressing disapproval of Trump administration ICE raids.
Boelter’s bail was set at $5 million following his arrest and formal charging in connection with the deadly attacks on the Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
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