Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is identified as the suspect in the shooting of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. He allegedly impersonated a police officer to gain entry to their home. While his friend described him as unhappy with his work but not violent, the details of his motive remain unclear.
Boelter's self-described best friend and roommate indicated he had been feeling down about his job but showed no prior signs of violent tendencies. The friend’s statement sheds some light on the suspect’s emotional state before the incident, highlighting the unexpected nature of the violence.
Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting. Representative Hortman and her husband were both fatally shot. The investigation is ongoing, and Boelter remains at large.
MINNEAPOLIS—The suspect in the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers on Saturday was feeling down and unhappy with his work situation, but showed no signs that he could turn violent, his self-described best friend and part-time roommate said.
Police identified the man, who remained at large Sunday, as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter. Authorities said he impersonated a police officer to gain access to the suburban Minneapolis home of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a 55-year-old Democratic leader and former speaker of the Minnesota House. She and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot.
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