As reports from The Blaze surfaced Saturday afternoon, “I’m told by a police source in Minnesota the suspect in the shootings of MN state lawmakers is Vance Luther Boelter,” confirmed journalist Julio Rosas. His identity has since been verified by the New York Post and additional outlets.
Adding more intrigue to the story, it appears Boelter’s wife may have interned for Governor Walz back in 2010 — though that connection remains unconfirmed.
Cold-Blooded Attacks on Elected Officials
According to Gov. Walz, the violence was “targeted political violence.” Early Saturday morning, law enforcement responded to two shocking crime scenes.
Democrat State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed inside their Champlin home shortly after 2 a.m. Meanwhile, State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured during a separate attack in Brooklyn Park.
Police believe the suspect was dressed as a police officer when he launched the assaults — a calculated disguise that aided in gaining access to the lawmakers’ homes.
Boelter is also listed as the Director of Security Patrols at Praetoria Security, a private firm whose staff uniforms bear a disturbing resemblance to actual law enforcement gear. His bio reveals a man deeply enmeshed in global and domestic conflict zones, having reportedly operated in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and more.
A now-deleted biography from the company’s website reads:
“Dr. Vance Boelter has been involved with security situations in Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East, including the West Bank, Southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip… Vance has focused all this experience to make sure Praetorian Guard Security Services covers the needs you have to keep your family and property safe.”
Gunfire, Flyers, and a Manifesto
Police first encountered the suspect at the second crime scene after responding to the initial shooting. According to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans, officers were met with gunfire when they arrived:
“At which time, Brooklyn Park police officers encountered an individual who immediately fired at them, and they exchanged gunfire and the individual was able to escape during that exchange of gunfire,” Evans stated during a press briefing.
Boelter fled on foot, but left behind crucial evidence: his vehicle — and inside it, a disturbing trail of political rage. Flyers bearing the phrase “No Kings” were found scattered throughout the car, a slogan previously linked to radical left-wing protests against President Donald Trump.
Even more concerning: a manifesto was discovered listing additional political targets, suggesting that this was only the beginning of what could have been a wider spree.
State on Edge, Political Fallout Begins
Law enforcement agencies across the region are now on high alert as the manhunt intensifies. Local authorities have urged residents to shelter in place while tactical units scour the area for any sign of the armed fugitive.
The “No Kings” movement has since announced the cancellation of all events in Minnesota following the attacks.
What began as a shocking assassination attempt has now turned into a national story — one that raises serious questions about the people being elevated to powerful positions by Democrat leaders.
This is a developing story. Stay with us as more details emerge.
