Minnesota, shooting and the death penalty
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In a shocking case of political violence, 57-year-old Vance Boelter has been charged with federal and state murder counts after allegedly assassinating Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson gave a rundown of the six federal charges against Boelter at a press conference Monday morning, stemming from Sunday’s ambush attack of the Minnesota
Officials say Vance Luther Boelter 'stalked his victims like prey.' He faces multiple state and federal charges.
Minnesota authorities have charged Vance Boelter with with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
It’s scary,’’ Democratic state Sen. Ann Rest said — shortly after it was revealed that Boelter had allegedly shot and wounded another Minnesota senator and his wife before parking near her home
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Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, who are renowned Minnesota lawmakers, have been shot early Saturday morning in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. Hortman and Hoffman were present in the area along with their spouses, who were also shot by a person impersonating a police officer.