Officials are searching for a 57-year-old man in shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers
18 hours ago
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- A man posing as a police officer shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and wounded another lawmaker and his wife in separate attacks.
- The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, left a manifesto mentioning multiple lawmakers and officials in a fake police car.
- Authorities issued alerts and provided security to officials named in the manifesto, and canceled 'No Kings' protests due to potential threats.
- Hundreds of law enforcement officers were deployed, with roadblocks set up to search for the suspect.
- Governor Tim Walz condemned the attacks as 'targeted political violence' and vowed accountability.
- The suspect fled after exchanging gunfire with police, dressed as an officer and using a vehicle resembling a police SUV.
- President Donald Trump announced FBI involvement in the investigation, condemning the violence.
- The attacks highlight rising political violence and intimidation against leaders amid deep divisions.