Minnesota shootings latest: Suspect Vance Boelter arrested after ‘largest manhunt in state history’

Key points

• Suspect Vance Boelter in custody
• Where was the suspect captured?
• Who is murdered Rep. Melissa Hortman?
• Who is wounded Sen. John Hoffman?

Shootings in Minnesota follow a season of deadly political violence in America

The attacks in Minnesota are part of a wave of recent violence in the U.S. thought to be motivated by politics.

Recent months have also seen the assassination of United Healthcare’s CEO, twin explosions on New Year’s Day, the fatal shooting of Israeli embassy staff, the firebombing of Jewish activists in Colorado and at least two attempts on Donald Trump’s life.

The same day as the shootings took place, a man was accidentally fatally shot during a “No Kings” protest in Utah, after security personnel tried to stop a different allegedly armed man from attacking demonstrators.

Here’s Josh Marcus on that incident.

Video of suspect delivering anti-trans sermon in Africa resurfaces

Boelter, a born again Christian, can be seen speaking at a religious conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2023 and claiming that some people in the United States “don’t know what sex they are.”

Law enforcement disputes 'manifesto' characterization

Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, told reporters on Sunday that suspected gunman Vance Boelter didn’t leave behind “a traditional manifesto."

He said the document was more like “a notebook, with a lot of lawmakers and others that are listed in there, and much more other thoughts that are throughout this, as opposed to a very succinct document.”

“I don’t want the public to have the impression that there's this long manifesto,” he said.

The comments were made prior to the suspect’s arrest.

Minnesota suspected shooter’s roommate claims he was ‘not as upbeat’ lately

Boelter’s longtime friend and roommate David described him as “very conservative” and opposed to abortion and said the suspect had returned to their home and texted him on the morning after the attacks.

“David and Ron, I love you guys. I’ve made some choices and you guys don’t know anything about this, but I’m going to be gone for a while. I may be dead shortly. So I just want to let you know that I love you guys both. And wish it hand’s gone this way. I don’t want to say anything more, and implicate you in any way because you guys don’t know anything about this, but I love you guys and I’m sorry for all the trouble this has caused.”

He also revealed that Boelter had been unhappy and struggling for work since returning from a recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Here’s more from Ariana Baio.

A woodland trail cam, infra-red and an abrupt surrender: More details on suspect’s capture emerge

The Minneapolis Star Tribune has more details on the moments leading up to Vance Boelter’s capture in the woods of Sibley County.

Police had “hundreds” of detectives and 20 SWAT teams looking for Boelter in what has been described as the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history but it was a local resident’s trail camera that finally picked him up, according to the Ramsey County sheriff.

Officers picked up the suspect’s trail after dark, necessitating the use of infra-red technology to locate him, alongside helicopters and drones.

Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Col. Jeremy Geiger said that officers called out to Boelter who, accepting he was cornered, “crawled to law enforcement teams and was placed under arrest at that point in time.”

No officers were hurt in the pursuit and the inter-agency co-operation involved has been praised.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Superintendent Drew Evans said he believes Saturday morning’s attacks on lawmakers would have “continued throughout the day” if police at the time had not swiftly arrived at Hortman’s home, also expressing his confidence that Boelter acted alone.

Police have also revealed they discovered “at least three AK-47 assault rifles” and a handgun in the car Boelter left near Hortman’s home.

Boelter is scheduled to appear in court on Monday at 1.30pm, jail records show.

Klobuchar thanks law enforcement for ‘mammoth and heroic effort’

The Minnesota Democratic senator has expressed her gratitude to state law enforcement following Boulter’s arrest.

Walz: ‘Justice will be served’

Here’s the latest from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who rose to international prominence last year as Kamala Harris’s running mate, on the arrest of suspected gunman Vincent Boelter in his state on Sunday.

Yesterday, he paid tribute to Melissa Hortman as “the most consequential Speaker in state history.”

John Hoffman shot nine times and 'is closer every hour to being out of the woods,' wife tells Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman was shot nine times and “is closer every hour to being out of the woods,” his wife Yvette told Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Yvette Hoffman was shot eight times, she said. They are both “incredibly lucky to be alive.”

Criminal complaint outlines timeline of shootings and suspect's escape

Boelter appeared to be impersonating a police officer when he arrived at the home of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in Champlin shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, according to a criminal complaint unsealed after his arrest.

He knocked on the door and announced himself as a police officer before entering the house, the complaint says.

Officers were dispatched to the homes of other lawmakers, including to the home of Rep. Hortman in nearby Brooklyn Park.

When officers arrived at 3:55 a.m., they found a Ford SUV with “police style lights” and “immediately” recognized the suspect, according to the complaint.

Officers then saw him fatally shoot Mark Hortman at the front door of the home.

Police then exchanged gunfire with the suspect as he fled inside.

Gov. Walz calls for unity following the shootings

Opening the press conference, Gov. Walz said that violence cannot be the way that the country deals with political differences.

“Now is the time for us to recommit to the core values of this country, and each and every one of us can do it,” he said. “Talk to a neighbor rather than arguing, debate an issue, shake hands, find common ground.”

The alleged suspect had a list featuring lawmakers from across the Midwest, and was said to hold extreme anti-abortion views.

Boelter was armed when captured

Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota shootings, was armed when he was taken into custody, officials confirmed. They declined to stay what kind of weapon he had.

He is now being interviewed at an unnamed law enforcement agency.

What has Vance Boelter been charged with?

A criminal complaint unsealed upon Boelter’s apprehension states he stands charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

These are state charges.

During Sunday’s press conference, Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said FBI will review whether federal charges should be brought as well.

Sen. Hoffman is out of surgery, Gov. Walz confirms

Sen. John Hoffman is out of his final surgery and is now recovering, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Sunday night. His wife, Yvette, is also on the road to recovery.

The first 911 call was made by one of the children of John and Yvette Hoffman after they were shot multiple times, according to a criminal complaint seen by the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Walz said the Hoffman’s daughter, Hope, "saved countless lives" during his late-night press conference by making the call.

Where was the suspect captured?

Suspect Vance Boelter was captured in Sibley County, Minnesota, which is about 70 miles from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where the fatal shootings took place.

According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, a Sibley County resident reported that their trail camera captured an image that “was consistent with Boelter” at around 7 p.m. Sunday.

Boelter evaded capture for a further hour in a forest, before peacefully surrendering to officials. He was taken to the Sibley County Jail by the Brooklyn Park Police Department.

“There’s no question that this is the largest manhunt in the state’s history,” Mark Bruley, the Brooklyn Park Police Department chief, said on Sunday night.

Gov. Walz is about to hold a press conference

He'll be joined by Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson; the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Drew Evans; and local law enforcement officials, his office said.

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office shares picture of suspect

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has shared a photo of the alleged gunman, seemingly taken shortly after he had been captured.

“The face of evil,” the post read. “After relentless and determined police work, the killer is now in custody. Thanks to the dedication of multiple agencies working together along with support from the community, justice is one step closer.”

A picture shared by Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office of alleged gunman. (Ramsey County Sheriff's Office)

Breaking: Arrest made

Some late breaking news tonight.

The man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting another is in custody, ending a two-day manhunt.

Alex Woodward has the latest for you here.

Memorials for Melissa Hortman line steps of Minnesota state Capital

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ICYMI: Trump says he ‘may’ call Tim Walz after Minnesota shooting as he attacks ‘grossly incompetent’ governor

The president has not yet called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the killings of a state lawmaker and her husband.

“I think he’s a terrible governor. I think he’s a grossly incompetent person,” he said. “But I may, I may call him, I may call other people too.”

The president had not called the governor has of Sunday evening.

Trump also did not address the politically motivated assassination as he spoke to reporters outside the White House on Sunday night.

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How the ‘politically motivated’ shooting of Minnesota lawmakers unleashed right-wing conspiracy theories

The first, most pressing one, is to locate Vance L. Boelter, the man suspected of impersonating a police officer and shooting two state lawmakers and their spouses in a “politically motivated” attack on Saturday.

The other is a race to get in front of feverish conspiracy theories about the incident that are spreading across right-wing corners of the internet.

More details in our full story.

Where is Vance Boelter headed? 'All options are open,' police say

As the manhunt for Vance Boelter continues into a third day, law enforcement officials have disclosed little about where he might he headed, how he’s getting around, and whether anyone is helping him.

“Yesterday, certainly, he had a lot of time to cover a lot of distance once he escaped from the crime scene,” Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, told reporters on Sunday night.

Boelter is accused of impersonating an officer and breaking into the homes of two state lawmakers, killing state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and critically injuring state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette,.

“There’s a large law enforcement presence down in Sibley County, but we don’t have him in custody, so we don’t have evidence that he’s intending a particular destination, but all options are open to the investigative team and they're exploring that right now,” he said.

Police “have not concluded exactly how exactly he is getting around the area at this time,” Evans said.

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Police recovered 'relevant' evidence in suspect's vehicle

Police discovered “items of evidence that are relevant to this investigation” in a car recovered in Sibley County, but officials have not disclosed any information, according to Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

“We can’t go into the details of that,” he told reporters on Sunday night.

A hat was among items recovered from the scene.

Law enforcement disputes 'manifesto' characterization

Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, told reporters on Sunday that suspected gunman Vance Boelter didn’t leave behind “a traditional manifesto."

He said the document was more like “a notebook, with a lot of lawmakers and others that are listed in there, and much more other thoughts that are throughout this, as opposed to a very succinct document.”

“I don’t want the public to have the impression that there's this long manifesto,” he said.

Law enforcement agencies searched a neighborhood Green Isle, Minnesota, on June 15 as police hunt for Vance Boelter, a suspect in the killing of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. (Getty Images)

John Hoffman shot nine times and 'is closer every hour to being out of the woods,' wife tells Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman was shot nine times and “is closer every hour to being out of the woods,” his wife Yvette told Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Yvette Hoffman was shot eight times, she said. They are both “incredibly lucky to be alive.”

The Minnesota manhunt, by the numbers

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Police in Minnesota continue to hunt for a gunman accused of shooting two state lawmakers and their spouses.

The search has broadened into a nationwide manhunt, with suspect Vance L. Boelter facing state and national warrants.

Here’s more on the investigation, by the numbers

• Over 100 law enforcement officers involved, including police from Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, Champlin, as well as the FBI, ATF, and the US Marshals
• Over 400 tips called into law enforcement
• Over 24 hours since early morning shootings took place, and police still have not located suspect

Police call on community not to 'speculate' about Minnesota shootings

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Minnesota officials are calling on those following the police search for Vance L. Boelter not to get ahead of official information or share unverified conspiracies.

“I would encourage everyone online and in our communities to not speculate,” Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said during a Sunday press conference.

“We often want easy answers to complex questions,” Evans added, but urged the public to allow the investigative process to play out.

Local leaders remember 'remarkable individuals' targeted in shooting

Officials from Champlin and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, are paying tribute to the state lawmakers and their families targeted in Saturday’s shootings.

Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said the lawmakers were “remarkable individuals who have devoted their lives to serving others.”

“Now more than ever we must truly focus on what matters,” he added. “Beneath all our differences — personal, political, or otherwise — we are all human beings, and every human life has value.”

Mayor Hollies Winston or Brooklyn Park added that the slain Rep. Melissa Hortman had “such an impact on unifying our communities and bringing them together.”

Boelter spoke with his roommate night before shootings

Vance Boelter, the man police have named as a suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, spoke with his roommate the night before the attacks.

David Carlson, Boelter’s longtime friend and roommate, said he spoke with Boelter around 7 p.m. on Friday and that Boelter was going to sleep because he had to wake up early.

Although a website for a private security firm in Minnesota lists Boelter as its “director of security patrols,” Carlson said that was just a “goal” and not Boelter’s main job.

Boelter was working for a job where he extracted eyeballs from cadavers for organ donations.

Friend says suspected shooter was a born-again Christian

David Carlson, the friend and roommate of the suspected shooter, Vance Boelter, told the Washington Post that his friend would preach about Jesus in parks.

“He was just trying to spread the word about Jesus,” Carlson said.

Carlson said Boelter became a born-again Christian when the two were in high school.

He said Boelter strongly opposed abortion but that his friend did not speak much about politics.

David Carlson speaks with reporters about his friend Vance Luther Boelter (Getty Images)

Officials to provide an update at 5:30 pm CT

Minnesota law enforcement officials will provide a public update on their search for the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses at 5:30 p.m. Central Time (6:30 p.m. ET.)

Authorities searching for suspect in area where vehicle was found

A large presence of law enforcement officials at every level is currently searching the area where they discovered Vance Boelter’s unoccupied vehicle this morning in Minnesota.

Parked on the side of the highway are at least half a dozen police cars, several armed vehicles, and some SWAT trucks.

Police have asked residents in the area to keep doors locked and be on the lookout for Boelter, who is on the run after killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and wounding another state lawmaker and his wife.

Law enforcement search the area where they discovered 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter's vehicle (EPA)

Authorities gather at a baseball park in Green Isle, Minnesota (EPA)

National Abortion Federation says they’re providing ‘additional security’ to partners in Minnesota

A spokesperson for the National Abortion Federation said they are working with members in Minnesota to provide “additional security” while the suspected gunman is still at large.

The suspect, who police have named Vance Boelter, was reportedly anti-abortion and created a manifesto and list that named pro-choice legislators, officials, and organizations.

“NAF has been tracking incidents of violence and disruption against abortion providers for 45 years, and this targeting of providers is unfortunately not new,” Melissa Fowler, the Chief Program Officer, said in a statement.

“The harassment and violence targeting physicians, nurses, clinic staff, and the people they care for is yet another form of hate and fear-mongering inflicted by white supremacists and far-right extremists.”

“NAF will do everything within our power to ensure abortion providers have the resources, trainings, and security support so that they can continue to provide quality, evidence-based abortion care to their communities.”

Investigators are confident they’ll find suspect

Investigators are currently searching for the suspected gunman accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, but they are “absolutely” confident that they will find him.

“The number of agencies and officers and agents that are dedicated to this case, I’m very confident that we’re going to be able to successfully get this to an end,” Travis Riddle, the special agent in charge of the ATF in St. Paul field division, told Fox News on Sunday.

Riddle said there is no indication as of now that the suspected gunman is getting help from others to evade law enforcement but that they’re “exploring all avenues.

Watch: Police search for suspect in Minnesota shooting

Suspect went back to Minneapolis home after shooting, roommate says

A man who identified himself as one of Vance Boelter’s roommates said the suspected gunman went to their shared rental in Minneapolis around 6 a.m. on Saturday – hours after the second shooting occurred.

Mourners leave flowers in memory of Melissa Hortman at state Capitol

Mourners visit makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark (AP)

A woman places flowers at a makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman (AP)

11 Wisconsin lawmakers named in gunman’s manifesto

The gunman suspected of shooting two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses reportedly left a manifesto and list behind containing the names of other Democratic lawmakers, including 11 Wisconsin legislators.

Wisconsin state Senator Brad Pfaff told the Journal Sentinel it was “shocking” to be on such a list.

"I don't understand the level of anger that would lead to such a violent outburst that took place today in the Twin Cities, and I don't understand why state legislators here in Wisconsin would also be on such a list,” Pfaff said.

Pfaff’s name was reportedly not on the list,

Wife of suspect is ‘in shock’ after husband named as suspect

Jenny Boelter, the wife of suspected gunman Vance Boelter, was “in shock” after finding out her husband was named a main suspect in connection with the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, a friend said.

A man who says he was roommates with Vance Boelter told the Washington Post that he spoke with Jenny on Saturday evening over the phone and that she was “just in shock.”

Belonging found on side of the road in Sibley County: report

A cowboy hat and vehicle of interest, possibly belonging to Vance Boelter, were found along the side of the road in Sibley County, according to KARE 11.

An emergency alert was issued to locals in Sibley County indicating the suspect’s vehicle was spotted in the area.

Gov Tim Walz honors Melissa Hortman

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz honored Melissa Hortman’s memory on Sunday, calling her “The most consequential Speaker in state history.”

Trump says he ‘may’ call Governor Tim Walz

When asked by reporter Rachel Scott if he planned to reach out to the governor after a state lawmaker was fatally shot by a gunman, Trump said:

"Well, it's a terrible thing. I think he's a terrible governor. I think he's a grossly incompetent person. But I may, I may call him, I may call other people too.”

Suspect’s vehicle located in Sibley County, according to emergency alert

A localized emergency alert sent by the Sibley County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday said the suspected shooter’s vehicle was located near Minnesota Highway 25 and 301 Avenue in Faxon Township.

“Law enforcement will be going to the area residences to ask to search properties,” the alert read.

Sibley County is approximately 35 miles SouthWest of Minneapolis.

Melissa and Mark Hortman helped raise and train veteran service dog

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, helped raise and train a service dog for a veteran.

Helping Paws Inc., a nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, first responders, and people living with disabilities, posted a tribute to the two, praising their work.

“Melissa served her community in more ways than one. She was a Helping Paws Foster Home Trainer, a neighbor, and a friend. The Hortman family raised and trained Minnie, who is now a working service dog partnered with a Veteran,” Helping Paws wrote on Facebook.

“They also helped raise and train Gilbert, a service dog in training who was eventually career changed and became a cherished member of their family.”

“Our deepest sympathies go out to their families, their loved ones, and everyone grieving this unimaginable loss. We remember Melissa for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to making the world better—both in public office and through her work with Helping Paws.”

GoFundMe raises more than $37,000 for John and Yvette Hoffman

The community around Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, have rallied around them to raise more than $37,000 to support their recoveries from a shooting on Saturday morning.

A GoFundMe, started by the Fernbrook Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, is asking people close to the two to help with their medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and needed security measures.

Yvette is a Kindergarten Education Support Professional at the school, according to Fernbrook.

Minnesota Senator issued tighter security after ‘politically motivated’ shooting

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said she has been issued more security without her request after two state lawmakers were the targets of a “politically motivated” shooting.

Speaking with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, Klobuchar said law enforcement officials are “concerned about everyone” after discovering a list of politicians, officials, and others in the suspect’s vehicle.

“I just know that they have added security without my request,” Klobuchar said on Sunday.

“I think people have to understand that this guy is a murderous, murderous man. He will know no limits, whether you're on the list, whether you're not. He may change what he's focused on, and that's what we're most concerned about right now, is that the next person, not a political person, but a person he just encounters?” Klobuchar said.

Klobuchar said not only was there a list of prominent Democrats and other officials in the suspect’s vehicle, but also a manifesto.

Law enforcement continue to search for suspect

More than 24 hours after a gunman shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, law enforcement officials are still looking for the suspect, who they’ve named as Vance L. Boelter.

Police say he is white, approximately 6’1,” and 220 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Melissa and Mark Hortman died of 'multiple' gunshot wounds

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark Hortman, both died of “multiple gunshot wounds.”

In a press release, the medical examiner confirmed the Hortmans died as a result of the fatal shooting on Saturday morning but provided limited information beyond that.

The medical examiner listed both deaths as homicides.

Yvette Hoffman ‘threw herself’ onto her daughter to protect her

The nephew of Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman said on Facebook that his aunt threw herself on her daughter to protect her from gunfire.

Mat Ollig said Yvette sustained five gunshot wounds while “using her body as a shield” to save her daughter’s life after a suspect, dressed as a police officer, came to their door and fired shots at them on Saturday.

“These two are the kindest, most giving and caring people I know,” Ollig wrote on Facebook.

Ollig said both John and Yvette were out of surgery and “recovering.”

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Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses at their homes, allegedly had a hit list of prominent Democratic lawmakers in his SUV, an official told The Independent.

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Amy Klobuchar dined with Melissa Hortman hours before fatal shooting

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar dined with her friend, Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, just hours before she was fatally shot at her home.

“I wish everyone had known her like we knew her,” Klobuchar told POLITICO. “I was there when she was doorknocking in the beginning. … I was in county office and she was seeking the legislative office.”

Klobuchar has known Hortman for decades. Hortman was elected in 2004 to the Minnesota House of Representatives while Klobuchar was elected Hennepin County attorney in 1998. She recalled to POLITICO how “skilled” a legislator Hortman was – able to balance public service while leading a Girl Scout troop, raising two children, and teaching Sunday school at a local Catholic church.

Read what the suspect texted his friends after the shootings

Vance Boelter texted his roommate, David Carlson, and his friend, Ron Ramsey, that he “may be dead shortly” on Saturday morning, after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot.

Boelter has been identified as a suspect in connection to the fatal shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the shooting of Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.

Carlson, 59, read the text message that he received at 6:17 a.m. aloud to reporters on Saturday.

“David and Ron, I love you guys. I made some choices, and you guys don’t know anything about this, but I’m going to be gone for a while. May be dead shortly, so I just want to let you know I love you guys both and I wish it hadn’t gone this way. I don’t want to say anything more and implicate you in any way because you guys don’t know anything about this. But I love you guys and I’m sorry for all the trouble this has caused.”

Where was the suspect caught?

Vance Boelter, the suspected gunman, was taken into custody in custody in Sibley County, Minnesota, a rural area roughly 70 miles from the shooting in Brooklyn Park.

A resident in the county told officials that their trail camera captured an image that “was consistent with Boelter,” at around 7 p.m., according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Boelter tried to evade capture for an hour, but eventually surrendered peacefully. He was taken to Sibley County Jail by the Brooklyn Park Police Department.

Minnesota congressional delegation denounces political violence in joint statement

The entire Minnesota congressional delegation released a joint statement mourning the loss of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark as well as condemning the political violence that likely motivated the attack.

“Today we speak with one voice to express our outrage, grief, and condemnation of this horrible attack on public servants,” the statement read.

“There is no place in our democracy for politically-motivated violence. We are praying for JOhn and Yvette’s recovery and we grieve the loss of Melissa and Mark with their family, colleagesues, and Minnesotans across the state.”

“We are grateful for law enforcement’s swift response to the situation and continued efforts.”

The statement was signed by Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, Democratic Representatives Angie Craig, Kelly Morrison, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar, as well as Republican Representatives Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, and Pete Stauber.

Suspect arrested just after 9 p.m.: report

According to CNN, the suspected shooter was peacefully taken into custody at 9:12 p.m., peacefully and without injury to either him or the officers.