Authorities in Minnesota are actively searching for Vance Luther Boelter, the prime suspect in a politically motivated attack that left one lawmaker dead and two others injured. The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Boelter, whose background is shrouded in mystery, has claimed varied roles, from working in food service to running security firms with international operations.
He is believed to have impersonated law enforcement to access his victims’ homes and engaged in gunfire with police before fleeing. A cryptic message sent to his roommate, David Carlson, has raised questions about his state of mind; in it, Boelter suggested he might be “dead soon.” Carlson, who had known Boelter since childhood, expressed feelings of betrayal and heartbreak over the tragedy.
The attacks targeted state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife sustained injuries. Boelter, described as armed and dangerous, is linked to both shootings and has previously served on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s Workforce Development Board. He had also participated as a speaker in a nonprofit event concerning trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
An SUV associated with Boelter was discovered resembling a police vehicle, equipped with an official-like vest and documents referencing other officials and “No Kings,” hinting at anti-authority sentiments. Despite his public persona of a security expert, local leaders mention he had no known political affiliations and was last seen living in a small community near Green Isle. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged residents to avoid planned protests amid heightened tensions from the events.
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