Crime
Target List Revealed: Who Was Next on Minnesota Shooting Suspect Vance Luther Boelter Hit List?
In a disturbing new development out of Minnesota, law enforcement officials have revealed that the suspect accused of assassinating State Representative Melissa Hortman left behind a detailed list of potential future targets.
The list, recovered from the suspect’s vehicle, included the names of several prominent Democratic leaders: Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Also named on the list were State Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman — both of whom were targeted in the recent attacks.
Hortman was killed alongside her husband, Mark Hortman, while Senator Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were seriously injured but are currently recovering.
The suspect has been identified as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter of Green Isle, Minnesota.
Boelter, who has a background in security and was previously appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Council by both former Governor Mark Dayton in 2016 and Governor Tim Walz in 2019, remains at large.
Authorities say he was impersonating a police officer at the time of the shootings and may have worn a realistic latex mask to conceal his identity.
According to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley, the list of intended targets was found alongside a manifesto in the suspect’s vehicle.
It also reportedly included abortion providers and pro-choice advocates, indicating a broader ideological motive behind the attacks.
During a press briefing, Chief Bruley confirmed that the manifesto referenced multiple elected officials and offered insight into Boelter’s extremist views.
A shootout occurred between Boelter and law enforcement officers shortly after the second shooting at the Hortmans’ residence. Despite the exchange of gunfire, Boelter was able to flee on foot and remains the subject of an active statewide manhunt.
Governor Tim Walz, who confirmed the deaths of Representative Hortman and her husband, emphasized the gravity of the situation in a recent statement. “This is a targeted attack on our democracy,” Walz said. “We are doing everything in our power to locate the suspect and ensure the safety of our public officials.”
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents within a three-mile radius of the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park.
The public is urged not to approach anyone impersonating a police officer and to call 911 immediately if they see someone matching the suspect’s description.
Officers working in the area are now required to operate in pairs to reduce the risk of further impersonation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about Boelter’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.