Suspected Minnesota Lawmakers’ Shooter Arrested After Two-Day Manhunt

Vance Boelter — the suspected killer of Minnesota State Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband — was captured by police Sunday evening after a two-day manhunt.

Boelter — who additionally shot and wounded one other Minnesota lawmaker and his spouse — was arrested in rural Inexperienced Isle, Minn., after an eagle-eyed officer noticed him dashing into the woods, in response to police.

An area resident’s path digicam reportedly caught a picture of Boelter lurking within the forest, and the photograph alerted SWAT groups to go to the realm. Cops say police used infrared expertise throughout the nighttime search, in addition to drones and helicopters.

After Boelter was taken into custody, police launched a photograph of him in handcuffs surrounded by officers. Boelter was then taken to the Hennepin County Jail and booked for homicide and tried homicide.

Police say Boelter’s taking pictures spree kicked off within the early morning hours Saturday within the suburbs of Minneapolis.

Boelter allegedly shot to dying Hortman and her husband, whereas additionally gunning down one other Minnesota State Senator, John Hoffman, and his spouse, however the latter two survived.

In the course of the assaults, Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer, used a pretend badge and donned a rubber masks. Hoffman’s daughter contacted 911 and, when cops arrived, they exchanged gunfire with Boelter as he escaped, triggering the most important manhunt in Minnesota historical past.