Multiple sources have identified Vance Luther Boelter as a suspect in the Minnesota political assassination that occurred during the early morning hours on June 14.
Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and her husband Mark were killed in shootings. Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his wife Yvette were each shot multiple times but are alive.
Boelter’s political appointment
According to documentation, Boelter was appointed to the “Governor’s Workforce Development Council” as a “private sector representative” in 2016 under former Gov. Mark Dayton and in 2019 under Gov. Tim Walz.
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— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) June 14, 2025
Boelter identified as ‘Director of Security Patrols’
Boelter has also been identified as the “Director of Security Patrols” for a security company named Praetorian Guard Security Services.
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Vance Boelter is 57. His social media seems to be taken down within the last hour.Sources tell me his “hit list” was extensive and that only democrats were allegedly on it. pic.twitter.com/8rVc3ICgmx
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) June 14, 2025
The vehicle that was reportedly used by Boelter was seen being towed away.
Vehicle reportedly used by Minnesota assassination suspect Vance Luther Boelter being towed away (submitted to Alpha News) pic.twitter.com/dZ8slSwwTM
— Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) June 14, 2025
Social media accounts for Vance Luther Boelter, age 57, have been taken down. Sources told Alpha News that Boelter was wearing a mask.
Sources have confirmed alleged assassin Vance Boelter wore this mask this morning (pic shared with @AlphaNewsMN)
Law enforcement also has a presence in Green Isle in Sibley County where Boelter lived with his family as the manhunt continues. pic.twitter.com/diByYUJb2m
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) June 14, 2025
Boelter’s manifesto and ‘hit list’
Sources also said he had a list with the names of other Democratic politicians and Planned Parenthood locations in his vehicle.
MORE: Sources describe “manifesto” as more of a “hit list” in connection to assassin suspect, Vance Boelter. From what I’ve been told, only democrats are on the list along with Planned Parenthood locations.
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) June 14, 2025
‘No Kings’ protest materials found in vehicle
Law enforcement officials later urged the public not to attend the “No Kings” protests that were planned to be held in several locations in Minnesota. Materials related to the protests were found in the suspect’s vehicle, according photos and information published by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials initially provided an update on the incidents around 9:30 a.m. on June 13, but did not specifically identify a suspect or suspects at that time.
As of publication, a manhunt was underway and no suspects had been taken into custody.
This is a developing story.
Liz Collin
Liz Collin is a multi-Emmy-Award-winning investigative reporter, news anchor, and producer who cares about Minnesota. She is the producer of The Fall of Minneapolis and Minnesota v We the People documentary films, and author of the Amazon best-selling book, They’re Lying: The Media, the Left, and The Death of George Floyd. Her work has prompted important state laws. Yet perhaps most of all, Liz has been giving a voice to the truth—and helping others tell their stories—for more than 20 years.
