The search for Vance Luther Boelter, wanted for the fatal shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, alongside an attack on state Sen. John Hoffman, has intensified. The assaults, described by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as targeted political violence, began on Saturday morning. Boelter is suspected to have impersonated a police officer during the attacks. He has been placed on the FBI's Most Wanted List with a $50,000 reward for information. A fake police vehicle linked to him contained a manifesto targeting local lawmakers, raising fears of further violence.
The attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, labeled as targeted political violence, highlight the distressing trend of such assaults on public officials, raising questions about safety and security.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz condemned the assaults, emphasizing the shocking premise behind the violence being focused on political figures, illustrating an alarming rise in politically motivated crimes.
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