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 night time 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 accordance with police.

An area resident’s path digital camera 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 in the course of 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 capturing spree kicked off within the early morning hours Saturday within the suburbs of Minneapolis.

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

Throughout the assaults, Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer, used a faux 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 largest manhunt in Minnesota historical past.