Sen. Amy Klobuchar says authorities believe suspect in 'politically motivated assassination' is still in the Midwest

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC News

June 15, 2025, 9:19 AM EDT / Updated June 15, 2025, 9:27 AM EDT


WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar said that authorities believe Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect in a pair of "politically motivated" shootings, is still in the Midwest, noting that "he may be" in Minnesota and that authorities have put out an alert in South Dakota. "We believe he's somewhere in the vicinity and that they are going to find him," Klobuchar, D-Minn., said during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press." "But right now, everyone is on edge here because we know that this man will kill at a second."

A Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were killed early Saturday in what Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., said appears to be "a politically motivated assassination." State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were severely injured, Walz said. Authorities have identified the shooting suspect as 57-year-old Vance Boelter of Minnesota. Klobuchar emphasized that if people see Boelter, they "should not approach him, that they should immediately call the tip lines and report."

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said on Saturday that they found a "manifesto" in Boelter's vehicle with names of other officials. An official who saw the list on the suspect’s “manifesto” previously told NBC News that it targeted prominent people in Minnesota who advocated for reproductive rights. After the shootings, Klobuchar said that she has received extra security without her request.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a Saturday statement that he asked the Capitol Police to "immediately increase security" for Klobuchar and Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., also put out a statement on Saturday saying that he asked the "the House Sergeant at Arms and United States Capitol Police to ensure the safety of our Minnesota delegation and Members of Congress across the country."

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/klobuchar-says-authorities-believe-suspect-politically-motivated-killi-rcna213118

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Since he allegedly texted something along the lines of "I may be dead soon" then chances are they find him somewhere dead.

[littlemissmartypants]

1. So scary for everyone. I hope that they find him soon. ❤️

[essaynnc]

2. So help me here ...

When does the FBI get involved??? Is this a matter of being asked, or what?

I haven't heard anything from them yet.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. "When does the FBI get involved???"

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143479089

[taxi]

6. Many people think that something like this has to happen before law enforcement comes up with a plan.

In everything from spur of the moment capers to organized operations anyone who thinks there isn't a response should cross with the light, drive the speed limit, and resist little temptations like bringing home a paper napkin after eating lunch at McDonalds.

[mwmisses4289]

3. I've seen where the usual rwnj are making a big

deal of that this guy was appointed by Gov Walz, but was he a dem? Or at the time was he just a very competent repub who was qualified for the position he was appointed to? And when did he become radicalized? Did I miss this info in the coverage he is getting?

[BumRushDaShow]

5. RWers usually make "talking points" out of incidental and often unrelated info to deflect

Later in the article is this -

An official who saw the list on the suspect’s “manifesto” previously told NBC News that it targeted prominent people in Minnesota who advocated for reproductive rights.

The current state legislature is almost evenly split with DFL (D)s holding only a single vote majority in each chamber.

[progree]

8. His best friend and roommate David Carlson told local news outlet KARE11 he is an avid Trump supporter and voted for the

Last edited Sun Jun 15, 2025, 03:33 PM - Edit history (2)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14814103/minnesota-shooter-vance-boelter-wife-traffic-stop-discovery.html

His best friend and roommate David Carlson told local news outlet KARE11 he is an avid Trump supporter and voted for the Republican candidate.
He also described the suspect as a Christian who opposes abortion.
Inside his car cops found a hit list of prominent abortion rights campaigners, many of them Democratic lawmakers.

I know the Daily Mail tabloid isn't the greatest source, but I've seen this elsewhere ...

ETA after the reply below --

[] https://fortune.com/2025/06/15/minnesota-shooting-suspect-vance-boelter-work-history-financial-problems-mental-health/

His housemate Carlson said Boelter was against abortion and voted for President Donald Trump but generally avoided talking about politics.

[] https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-shootings-manhunt-06-14-25

Carlson said Boelter was a conservative who voted for President Donald Trump and was strongly against abortion rights. But he said Boelter never mentioned any particular issue with the lawmakers who were shot, and said he was stunned to learn that he is a suspect in the attacks.

Neither is as strong as the Daily Mail wording "avid Trump supporter", but will do for something to use in response to the Walz appointee thing.

Another:

https://mn.gov/governor/appointments/boardscommissions/

Governor Walz makes between 300 and 500 appointments to over 130 boards, commissions, task forces, and advisory councils each year.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are always seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. There is a position for everyone, and the Walz-Flanagan Administration encourages applications from all Minnesotans with a desire to serve their state. For questions about the process or how to get involved, please contact [e-mail].

[muriel_volestrangler]

12. You could post it from elsewhere, since you're are (rightly) skeptical of the Mail (nt)

[progree]

14. Vance Luther Boelter was a "Walz appointee." . . .

How right-wing influencers spread lies about Minnesota lawmaker's assassination | Opinion by J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer, 6/15/25

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-right-wing-influencers-spread-lies-about-minnesota-lawmaker-s-assassination-opinion/ar-AA1GKcwI

Once law enforcement sources began revealing a suspect, right-wing influencers ran with an insignificant detail: That Vance Luther Boelter was a “Walz appointee.”

Like many states, but even more so here, Minnesota is home to hundreds of nonpartisan and bipartisan boards and commissions, which are composed of thousands of people who typically win the appointment by simply volunteering. There are currently 342 open positions on Minnesota boards and commissions. Boelter was appointed to the Workforce Development Council by Walz’s predecessor Gov. Mark Dayton and reappointed by Walz.

It was the equivalent of calling a Sunday school volunteer an “appointee of the bishop.”

No matter, the Murdoch media machine, specifically the New York Post, had their headline: “Former appointee of Tim Walz sought….”

Cernovich had his greasy foil hot dog wrapper and began constructing a hat:

“The Vice President candidate for the Democrat party is directly connected to a domestic terrorist, that is confirmed, the only question is whether Tim Walz himself ordered the political hit against a rival who voted against Walz’s plan to give free healthcare to illegals.”

Walz had no such plan. He had signed an agreement to end eligibility for undocumented adults.

My emphasis

Much more about the ending of undocumented immigrants' eligibility for MinnesotaCare (Minnesota's version of Medicaid) is in the beginning of the article.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/keep-your-doors-locked-minnesota-attack-suspect-s-vehicle-found-live-updates/ar-AA1GKiV2 ==

In 2019, Walz named Boelter and dozens of others to his Governor’s Workforce Development Board,

My emphasis

[The Grand Illuminist]

7. This may turn to a Christopher Dorner situation.

Vance is military trained.

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. Is that certain, or was that just what he wanted his resume to look like?

It was cannily written to make him look like he'd held important positions with multinational companies, where in fact that meant "managed a 7 Eleven". Since he had set up a security guard firm, he'd try and make it look like he had huge relevant experience, but might well have not.

See:

In social media posts and websites, Boelter said he had extensive experience as a security professional with "training by both private security firms and by people in the U.S. Military."

NPR found little evidence to support Boelter's account. He appears to have worked most of his career in the food service industry and one long-time friend described parts of Boelter's narrative about his life as "fantasy."
...
NPR found no record of the firm having clients or providing any services. A call to the company's phone number connected to what appears to be a private phone line, not a business. The address listed in incorporation papers appeared to be that of a law firm specializing in divorce litigation.

Boelter himself appears to have no history working in law enforcement, the military or private security.

https://www.npr.org/2025/06/15/nx-s1-5434227/food-worker-with-fantasy-of-security-career-sought-in-minnesota-political-shootings

[travelingthrulife]

9. Wonder why the cops let him go at his house.

The house was surrounded by open acres of grass according to the pictures I saw. He could not have been that hard to spot.

[muriel_volestrangler]

11. At his house?

Are you sure?

[JustAnotherGen]

13. I feel like

It's conspiracy of assassination:

More than 24 hours after authorities first confronted him outside Hortman’s home, Boelter was still on the loose after fleeing on foot. The FBI issued a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. They circulated a photo taken Saturday of Boelter wearing a tan cowboy hat and asked the public to report sightings.

https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-lawmakers-shot-8ce70a94c9eb90688baaa1a71faef6cc

He fled on foot and they can't find him? Who knew what and when?

[womanofthehills]

15. Police reported he ran into Melissa's house & out back door

Cops were there for a wellness check so they didn’t expect a murder. Supposedly - murderer shot at police, ran to house and out back door according to police chief interview. He left his SUV in the driveway.

Many in the community were angry at her for voting with Republicans to take away MinnesotaCare, a low income health plan for undocumented immigrants. She was on tv earlier crying saying she did not expect such anger. (Video of her crying is online) -

The killer had on a rubber full face Halloween mask of an older man and was dressed like a policeman wearing a badge. He had lights on his SUV to look like a police car.

For someone with jobs like security and manager of 7/11 store, he sure had a nice expensive house. Could also have been a hit man for all we know. Anyway- from his online videos he looks like a psychopath or a scammer.