MINNEAPOLIS – New photos have emerged showing the extensive damage to the homes of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark following a deadly Saturday morning shooting. The incident, which left both of them dead, has sparked a massive manhunt for suspect Vance Luther Boelter, who is accused of the killings. The suspected attacker is also charged with shooting State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in their nearby Champlin home.
Images reveal gaping holes in several windows of the Hortmans’ home, with the garage door and other windows boarded up as the community grapples with the tragedy. As the search for Boelter continues, authorities have issued alerts in South Dakota, raising the stakes of the ongoing manhunt. The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Fox News that an alert was sent about the suspect’s car being located near Highway 25 and 301 Avenue in Faxon Township, Sibley County, but Boelter was not found at the scene.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution and keep their doors locked as law enforcement investigates the potential danger posed by Boelter. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the vehicle found near the location is connected to the suspect. An update on the search is expected at 5:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, providing further insight into the progress of the manhunt.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., shared a text message from Yvette Hoffman, who described the severity of the injuries sustained by her husband and herself, with John having been shot nine times and she eight. Despite the life-threatening conditions, both are said to be lucky to be alive, with Yvette expressing deep grief over the loss of Melissa and Mark. Klobuchar emphasized the tragic nature of the event, stating, “There is never a place for this kind of political hate,” highlighting the impact of the attack on the political community in Minnesota.
The ATF, in a statement, expressed confidence that the suspect will be caught soon, underscoring the agency’s commitment to the investigation. The FBI has added Boelter to its most wanted list and is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Additionally, the FBI released images of Boelter, who was observed impersonating a police officer and wearing a mask while approaching one of the lawmakers’ homes. Another image shows him wearing a tan cowboy hat at a Minneapolis business shortly after the shootings, providing critical evidence in the case.
Authorities have confirmed that the lawmakers were the targets of a planned attack, emphasizing the deliberate nature of the violence. Other photos show Boelter’s home in Minneapolis being boarded up, indicating the level of suspicion surrounding his activities. The FBI’s involvement in the case has highlighted the seriousness of the situation, with the search for the suspect remaining a top priority. As the community mourns the loss of the lawmakers and their families, the search for the perpetrator continues, with the potential for further developments in the coming hours.