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Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted: Vance Boelter‘s Deadly Attacks
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Brooklyn Park, MN – In a shocking series of events, Minnesota lawmakers were targeted in a string of attacks early Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, leaving one representative and her husband dead and another representative and his wife injured. Vance Boelter is in custody in connection with the crimes [[1]].
Details of the Minnesota Lawmaker Attacks
According to Acting US Attorney Joseph H. Thompson, Vance Boelter allegedly visited the homes of four Minnesota state politicians with the intent to kill them [[1]].
Initial Attack on Senator John Hoffman
The first attack occurred at the home of State Senator John Hoffman in Champlin. Boelter, disguised as a police officer with body armor and a silicone mask, reportedly knocked on Hoffman’s door, claiming to be police investigating a reported shooting. When Hoffman realized Boelter was not a legitimate officer, a struggle ensued, and Hoffman and his wife were shot repeatedly [[2]].
Attempted Attack in Maple Grove
Boelter then traveled to the home of a state representative in Maple Grove. Video surveillance showed him ringing the doorbell around 2:30 a.m., still in disguise.However, the politician and her family were away on vacation, and he left without further incident.
Incident in New Hope
Next, Boelter went to the home of another state senator in New Hope.A New Hope police officer,thinking Boelter was a fellow officer due to the police-style lights on his black SUV,approached him. The officer was dispatched to conduct a wellness check on the senator after learning of the Hoffman shooting. boelter did not respond to the officer and left before backup arrived.
Deadly Attack on Representative Melissa hortman
Around 3:30 a.m., Boelter arrived at the home of State representative Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park. Police officers dispatched to check on Hortman found Boelter standing near the door. He allegedly opened fire before running into the house, where he murdered Rep. Hortman and her husband, Mark. Officers fired at Boelter as he fled the scene [[3]].
Did you Know? Impersonating a police officer is a serious crime, often carrying significant penalties, including imprisonment.
Timeline of the Minnesota Lawmaker Attacks
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Early Morning | Champlin, MN | Attack on Senator John Hoffman and his wife. |
| Approx. 2:30 AM | Maple Grove, MN | Attempted attack on a state representative’s home. |
| Approx. 2:30 AM | New Hope, MN | Incident involving a state senator and a New Hope police officer. |
| Approx. 3:30 AM | Brooklyn Park, MN | Attack on Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, resulting in their deaths. |
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