Minnesota Nightmare: Vance Boelter’s Deadly Rampage and His Shocking Link to Gov. Tim Walz
By JV Charles, Senior Editor at JVPolitical.com | June 15, 2025
Folks, Minnesota’s in chaos. A brutal shooting has left a beloved Democratic lawmaker and her husband dead, another lawmaker and his wife fighting for their lives, and a dangerous suspect on the loose. The man at the center of this tragedy? Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old with a dark past and a jaw-dropping connection to Governor Tim Walz. Here at JVPolitical.com, we’re digging into the mess to bring you the raw truth—something the mainstream media might shy away from. As a proud Trump supporter, I’m asking the hard questions: How did a guy like Boelter end up appointed by Walz, and what’s really going on in Minnesota?
Key Takeaways
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Vance Boelter, 57, is wanted for gunning down State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
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Boelter was handpicked by Gov. Tim Walz in 2019 for a state workforce board, raising red flags about how he slipped through the cracks.
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Cops say the shootings were a “politically motivated” hit job, with a hit list naming Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and other Democrats.
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Boelter, a former security contractor, allegedly used a fake cop SUV and a creepy latex mask to pull off his attacks.
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The FBI’s offering $50,000 for tips to catch this guy, who’s still on the run.
Who’s Vance Boelter, Anyway?
Vance Boelter’s a Minnesota guy, 57, with a background in private security—think mercenary vibes, working gigs in places like Eastern Europe and the Middle East. He’s 6-foot-1, brown hair, last seen rocking a cowboy hat and a dark long-sleeve shirt. Cops are screaming, “Don’t approach him—he’s armed and dangerous!”
Boelter was living in north Minneapolis with a buddy, David Carlson, who says Boelter was a Trump voter, a Christian, and against abortion. But Carlson swears he wasn’t some raging political nut. So, what flipped the switch? What turned this guy into a cold-blooded killer?
The Walz Bombshell
Here’s where it gets wild. Back in 2016, then-Gov. Mark Dayton tapped Boelter for the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Council. Fast forward to 2019, and Gov. Tim Walz doubled down, reappointing him to the same board (now called the Governor’s Workforce Development Board) until 2023. That’s right—Walz gave this guy a seat at the table.
Conservatives like me are fuming. How does a future murder suspect end up in a cushy state role? What kind of background checks were they running? Did Walz know Boelter leaned hard right? Minnesotans deserve answers, and we’re not letting this slide.
The Bloodbath: What Went Down
The nightmare kicked off in the wee hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025. Here’s the grim play-by-play:
Senator Hoffman’s Close Call
Around 2 a.m., Boelter allegedly stormed into State Senator John Hoffman’s home in Champlin and opened fire on him and his wife, Yvette. Both got hit multiple times but, thank God, they’re still hanging on in critical condition. Walz says he’s “cautiously hopeful” they’ll pull through.
The Hortman Tragedy
Not long after, Boelter hit State Rep. Melissa Hortman’s house in Brooklyn Park. Hortman, a big name as former House Speaker, and her husband, Mark, didn’t make it. Cops rolled up around 3:35 a.m., spotting a sketchy SUV with flashing lights, like something a cop would drive. Boelter traded shots with them and then bolted on foot.
The Hit List
Here’s the chilling part: cops found a list in Boelter’s ride naming dozens of Minnesota Democrats—Walz, Ilhan Omar, abortion clinics, you name it. This wasn’t random. It was a calculated attack on liberals, and it’s got everyone spooked.
Boelter’s Sick Plan
This guy wasn’t messing around. Security footage shows him wearing a realistic latex mask—straight out of a horror flick—and a bulletproof vest, pretending to be a cop to trick his way into homes. He even had a souped-up SUV with flashing lights and a ramming bumper. The FBI dropped a photo from a victim’s security cam, showing Boelter lurking outside a house. It’s clear this was planned to the last detail.
The feds are desperate to nab him, slapping a $50,000 bounty on his head for anyone who helps bring him in.
Walz Under Fire
Look, at JVPolitical.com, we’re all about keeping it real. Walz appointing Boelter in 2019 is a massive black eye. Sure, there’s no proof Walz knew Boelter was a ticking time bomb, but the fact that they crossed paths at public meetings makes you wonder. Was Boelter nursing a grudge? Did he feel betrayed by the system? And why didn’t anyone catch this guy’s red flags?
X is blowing up with conservatives like @PatriotMN and @TruthSeeker1776 calling out Walz’s judgment. We’re with them. Walz needs to come clean about how Boelter got that gig and what he’s doing to fix this broken system.
Minnesota’s on Edge—What’s Next?
Boelter’s still out there, and Minnesota’s holding its breath. The FBI and local cops are working overtime, but this guy’s a ghost. The state’s mourning Hortman, praying for Hoffman, and wrestling with the political fallout. As Trump supporters, we’re clear: violence is never the answer. But we’re also demanding accountability from Walz and his team.
This tragedy’s a wake-up call. Minnesota’s got to tighten up its vetting and bridge the divide before things get worse. We’re praying for peace but staying loud about the truth.
FAQs
Who’s Vance Boelter?
He’s a 57-year-old Minnesota man wanted for killing State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting State Senator John Hoffman and his wife on June 14, 2025.
How’s Boelter tied to Gov. Walz?
Walz appointed him to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2019, after Gov. Dayton first put him on the council in 2016.
Why’d he do it?
Cops say it was “politically motivated.” Boelter had a hit list of Democrats, including Walz and Ilhan Omar, pointing to a targeted attack.
Is Boelter still out there?
Yup, as of June 15, 2025, he’s on the run and dangerous. The FBI’s offering $50,000 for info to catch him.
How do I stay safe with Boelter loose?
Don’t approach anyone looking like him (6-foot-1, brown hair, cowboy hat, dark shirt). Call the cops ASAP if you spot him.
References
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CBS Minnesota: “FBI releases photo of Vance Boelter, suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shootings”
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ABC News: “Minnesota suspect Vance Boelter at large; used latex mask in attacks”
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MPR News: “Vance Boelter named in Hortman assassination”
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NBC News: “Minnesota lawmaker killed, another hurt in ‘politically motivated’ shooting”
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Reuters: “Minnesota suspect texted friend: I might be dead soon”
