Jun 15, 2025 01:39 AM IST

Manhunt is underway for Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter of Green Isle, Sibley County. Photo reveals him making an attempt to enter a sufferer’s residence.

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been recognized because the suspect in Saturday’s lethal shootings concentrating on Minnesota lawmakers. He is accused of fatally capturing State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their residence in Brooklyn Park. In a separate assault, Boelter additionally shot State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse, Yvette, at their residence in Champlin. A statewide manhunt is at present underway.

Vance Luther Boelter (L) is accused of fatally capturing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman (R) at her residence. (X)

A newly surfaced photograph seems to indicate Boelter trying to enter one of many victims’ houses. Minnesota journalist Liz Collin reported a heavy legislation enforcement presence in Green Isle, Sibley County, the place Boelter is believed to have lived along with his household.

Ties to Governor Tim Walz?

According to the New York Post, Boelter was appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2019 by Governor Tim Walz. He had beforehand served on the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, appointed in 2016 by then-Governor Mark Dayton.

Security Patrol Director

Liz Collin, citing unnamed sources, reported that Boelter labored as “Director of Security Patrols” for a personal safety firm in Minnesota. Authorities haven’t but publicly confirmed this place.

Political Affiliation Unclear

Boelter’s political alignment stays murky. While his appointments beneath two Democratic governors counsel a connection to the Democratic Party, some unverified social media reviews declare he supported Republican candidates. He is alleged to have made donations to Donald Trump, in addition to to GOP lawmakers Ron Johnson and Mike Gallagher, although these reviews haven’t been confirmed by official sources.

Manifesto and ‘Hit List’ Discovered

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley confirmed {that a} “manifesto” was discovered inside Boelter’s car. The doc reportedly included an inventory of names, prompting legislation enforcement to extend safety throughout the state.

“When we did a search of the car, we did discover a manifesto that recognized many lawmakers and different officers. We instantly made alerts to the state to offer safety wherever mandatory,” he mentioned in a press convention.

According to ABC News, the record included a number of outstanding Democratic figures, similar to Governor Tim Walz, Representative Ilhan Omar, Senator Tina Smith, and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

CNN additional reported that the record additionally talked about abortion suppliers and pro-abortion rights advocates. 

Apart from the record, a Father’s Day card addressed to Boelter was reportedly discovered inside a bag filled with ammunition within the car. Flyers with the phrase “No Kings” had been additionally recovered from the suspect’s automobile.