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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Prosecutors will seek first-degree murder charges [RAW]

Minnesota and Hennepin County officials on Monday held a briefing on the charges filed against Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter, saying they intend to seek first-degree murder charges against him. In Minnesota, first-degree murder charges require an indictment from a grand jury.

June 16, 2025 10:25am CDT

Minnesota lawmaker shooting: Charges announced Q&A [RAW]

Minnesota officials on Monday answered reporter questions related to the arrest and charges against Vance Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings. Officials said they intend to seek first-degree murder charges against Boelter

June 16, 2025 10:23am CDT

Minnesota lawmaker shooting: Sheriff thanked law enforcement [RAW]

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the investigation continues, and healing can begin now that Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter is in custody. She thanked law enforcement for their hard work during the 43-hour manhunt over the weekend.

June 16, 2025 10:17am CDT

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect: County attorney on charges [RAW]

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty thanked law enforcement officials, and said the investigation is ongoing into the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter's case. Her office filed charges on Saturday allowing them to obtain a nationwide arrest warrant. They're the highest charges they can file by complaint (without a grand jury). She stressed the investigation will take time.

June 16, 2025 10:15am CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect to appear in court

The suspected shooter of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, Vance Boelter, has been arrested on Sunday night after an extensive manhunt. He is set to make his first court appearance on Monday afternoon. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.

June 16, 2025 6:11am CDT

Vance Boelter arrested, being interviewed

FOX 9's Karen Scullin shares the latest from Green Isle after the arrest of the suspected shooter of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

June 15, 2025 11:52pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect arrested: The latest

Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested Sunday night in Green Isle. Here's everything we know about the case so far.

June 15, 2025 11:42pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect arrested [FULL BRIEFING]

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter was arrested after a 43-hour manhunt which officials are calling the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history. Boelter is accused of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette on June 14. Boelter was taken into custody the night of June 15. Authorities held a press conference announcing his arrest. Here's the full video.

June 15, 2025 11:12pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect arrest: Largest manhunt in state history

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said Vance Boelter was arrested after the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history, which involved 20 different SWAT teams Sunday night.

June 15, 2025 11:00pm CDT

How MN shooting suspect was taken into custody [RAW]

The BCA's Drew Evans detailed the arrest of Vance Boelter, who was taken into custody on 200th Street in Green Isle after a manhunt that was going on throughout the day. There was information provided that he was seen in the area, and they converged on the area and arrested him.

June 15, 2025 10:58pm CDT

MN shooting suspect arrested after 'dangerous' manhunt, Walz says

Gov. Tim Walz announced that Vance Boelter, the suspect accused of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife on June 14. Walz thanked law enforcement for helping deliver justice and capturing him after a two-day manhunt.

June 15, 2025 10:53pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect charges unsealed

Vance Boelter has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. FOX 9's Randy Meier details what's in the criminal complaint.

June 15, 2025 10:16pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooter arrested: Neighbor reacts

Neal Kinze, who lives across the street from where Vance Boelter was arrested, shares his experience with FOX 9. Boelter is accused of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.

June 15, 2025 10:11pm CDT

Audio of Vance Boelter's arrest

A source sent FOX 9 the announcement from law enforcement on a bullhorn announcing the arrest of Vance Boelter, who is suspected of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. He's also suspected of shooting and injuring John Hoffman and his wife.

June 15, 2025 9:50pm CDT

MN lawmaker shooting suspect arrested, is alive

Sources have confirmed to FOX 9 that Vance Boelter was arrested in a field in Green Isle, near his home. He is suspected of assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.

June 15, 2025 9:40pm CDT

MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter is in custody, sources say

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter is in custody and is alive, sources told FOX 9. He was captured near his home in Green Isle.

June 15, 2025 9:33pm CDT

MN lawmaker shootings: BCA provides update on Day 2 of manhunt

Authorities provided an update on the second of the manhunt for Vance Boelter, who is the suspect in the shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. There are state and federal arrest warrants out for Boelter.

June 15, 2025 6:16pm CDT

MN lawmaker shootings: Latest on manhunt for Boelter

Authorities held a briefing on Sunday night to share the latest on their search for Vance Boelter, who is suspected to assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife on Saturday morning.

June 15, 2025 6:12pm CDT

MN lawmaker shootings: Mayors of Champlin and Brooklyn Park show support

The mayors of Champlin and Brooklyn Park spoke at a press conference Sunday regarding the two lawmakers shot in the cities.

June 15, 2025 6:11pm CDT