???? Minnesota Politician & Husband Shot Dead — Police Hunt Armed Suspect in Cop Gear
A manhunt is underway in Minnesota after a brutal early morning shooting left Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband dead — and Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously wounded.
Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ that Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is the primary suspect. Authorities released a surveillance photo showing Boelter wearing a large cowboy hat, reportedly taken hours after the attack at a business in the Twin Cities.
Gunman Dressed as a Cop Opens Fire at Lawmakers’ Homes
According to police, the attack began early Saturday morning when a man — dressed as a police officer and driving what appeared to be a squad SUV — pulled up to Hortman’s home and opened fire.
- Melissa Hortman, a longtime Minnesota State Representative, and her husband Mark were both fatally shot at the scene.
- The shooter allegedly exchanged gunfire with responding officers before fleeing on foot.
Senator Hoffman Shot in the Chest — Wife Shielded Their Daughter
Just moments later, a similar attack occurred at Senator John Hoffman’s home. Emergency dispatch audio obtained by TMZ reveals he was shot twice in the chest and once in the abdomen.
CNN reports the bullets narrowly missed Hoffman’s heart, and his condition is now stable after undergoing emergency surgery.
Tragically, Hoffman’s wife, Yvette, was also shot — but not before heroically shielding their daughter from gunfire, possibly saving her life.
Manifesto Found — List of Potential Targets Includes Top U.S. Politicians
Investigators say they recovered a manifesto, believed to have been written by the shooter, listing multiple other political targets.
Among the names allegedly included:
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
- U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar
- Other Democratic officials
This chilling discovery has prompted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to request extra security for Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, both from Minnesota.
Who Is Vance Luther Boelter?
Boelter is described as a former security operative with alleged military-style training and a history of international assignments in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
He reportedly worked with private security firms and co-runs a tactical company called Praetorian Guard Security Services with his wife, Jenny Boelter — who has not commented publicly.
Authorities urge anyone with information on Boelter’s whereabouts to immediately call 911 and not to approach him, warning that he is armed and extremely dangerous.
The Pop Radar Will Keep You Updated
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the attack was politically motivated, but the manifesto and target list suggest a deliberate assault on Democratic leaders.
We’ve reached out to the FBI and Capitol Police for updates — and we’ll keep you posted as this shocking story develops.
⚠️ TIP LINE: If you have any information on Vance Luther Boelter’s location, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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