Surveillance Video Captures Assassination Attempt on MN State Senator Hoffman

The Attack on the Hoffmans

• 🎯 Surveillance video captured the assassination attempt on State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
• 🚨 The suspect, Vance Boelter, pretended to be a police officer and banged on the door, shining a flashlight.
• 💥 When Senator Hoffman opened the door, Boelter shot him repeatedly, then shot Miss Hoffman.
• 🛡️ Their daughter's life was saved by her mother, who shielded her with her body.

The Hortman Murders

• 🏠 An hour later, Boelter murdered State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were alerted to his presence.
• 🐶 The shooter also shot and wounded the Hortmans' dog, Gilbert, who later had to be euthanized.

Suspect's Deception and Motives

• 🎭 Police believe the suspect, Vance Boelter, may have used a hyperrealistic latex Halloween mask and dressed as a police officer.
• 📝 Boelter's SUV contained weapons, a hit list of victims, and a notebook detailing his research methods.
• 💬 He texted his family, warning them that he had "gone to war" and that armed individuals would be coming to their house.
• 🎤 Earlier videos show Boelter preaching at a church and claiming to work with law enforcement in removing bodies from crime scenes.

Surrender and Investigation

• 🚓 Boelter surrendered to police late last night after an hour-long siege near his home.
• 🔍 Investigators are examining the suspect's motives, which police say were fueled by hatred.