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Vance Boelter identified as person of interest in Minnesota DFL lawmakers’ shootings

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Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning, sources told CBS News. 

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot and wounded. Both lawmakers were members of the Democratic Party, representing the northwest corner of the Twin Cities.

Officials will share an update about the search for the person of interest at 3 p.m. 


How to watch:

  • What: Officials share an update on the person of interest in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
  • When: 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.
  • How to watch: You can watch the press conference live in the player above, or on YouTube.

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Officials said Brooklyn Park police arrived at Hortman’s home around 3:35 a.m. and found a police SUV with emergency lights on. The suspect then exited Hortman’s home and exchanged gunfire with officers before fleeing on foot. Investigators said they believed the suspect was dressed like a police officer. 

There was an extensive list of possible targets among writings found in Boelter’s vehicle. The list included more than 50 individuals including officials outside of Minnesota, and including abortion rights advocates and abortion facilities. 

There were also fliers in his car referencing a “No Kings” rally. Following the shootings, officials canceled all “No Kings” protests that had been planned in the state for Saturday. 

This story will be updated.

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