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.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Authorities have identified the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot Monday afternoon while responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga as Deputy Andrew Nuñez, a six-year veteran of the department.
Deputy Nuñez was tragically killed after being struck in the head by gunfire during a confrontation with an armed suspect that led to a high-speed pursuit and crash along the 210 Freeway.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began at approximately 12:37 p.m., when deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga following reports of a Hispanic male armed with a firearm and threatening a female victim.
When deputies arrived on the scene around 12:42 p.m., the suspect opened fire without warning, striking Deputy Nuñez.
Additional units immediately rendered aid and requested emergency medical assistance.
Deputy Nuñez was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the area on a motorcycle, prompting a large-scale pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
The chase traveled eastbound along the 210 Freeway, reaching high speeds through several communities.
At approximately 1:35 p.m., the pursuit ended when the suspect crashed near Campus Avenue in the city of Upland.
He was taken into custody at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital with injuries sustained in the crash.
Outside Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, dozens of deputies, officers, and family members gathered in somber unity as news spread of Deputy Nuñez’s passing.
Sheriff Shannon Dicus was among those present, describing the event as a heartbreaking and devastating loss for the department and the community.
“Deputy Nuñez was a dedicated public servant who risked his life to protect others,” Sheriff Dicus said. “He exemplified courage, professionalism, and compassion — and his loss will be deeply felt throughout our law enforcement family.”
Deputy Andrew Nuñez had served honorably with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for six years, earning the respect of colleagues and community members alike.
He is remembered as a devoted deputy, colleague, and friend who consistently demonstrated commitment to his duty and the residents he served.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and FBI, is leading the investigation into the shooting and pursuit.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the suspect pending formal charges.
The department announced that further updates, including funeral arrangements and memorial details, will be shared at a later time.
“Please keep Deputy Nuñez’s family, loved ones, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers during this time of profound loss,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.