This image provided by the FBI on Saturday, June 14, 2025, shows a poster with photos of suspect Vance L. Boelter. Credit - FBI—AP The search for Vance Luther Boelter, the FBI-wanted man who is suspected ofshooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spousesat their residences in the early hours of Saturday morning, is well into its second day. On Sunday, around midday local time, residents of Sibley County, Minnesota were sentan emergency alertinforming them that Boelter's vehicle had been found near Minnesota Highway 25. Boelter was not present at the scene. Prior to this, theMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensionreported that Boelter was last seen on Saturday morning in Minneapolis, shortly after the shootings. At around 6 a.m., local time, he stopped by a home near 49th and Fremont in Minneapolis, where residents say he had rented a room. Security cameras captured footage of Boelter wearing casual clothing and a cowboy hat. Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in an attack at their residence in Brooklyn Park in the early hours of Saturday morning. A short while before, state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, had been targeted at their home in nearby Champlin. They were shot multiple times, but survived the attack. Police discovered the couple after responding to a 911 call at around 2 a.m. local time. They have since received surgeries and are recovering in hospital. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz referred to the attacks of the Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses as acts of "targeted political violence." Per the FBI, the suspect was impersonating a police officer when he carried out the assaults. Additional reports suggest he may have been wearing a realistic-looking latex mask. "We would ask the public, if you do locate [Boelter], to call 911. Do not approach him. You should consider him armed and dangerous," superintendent Drew Evans said in a press conference on Saturday evening. The FBI has placed Boelter on itsMost Wanted List, attaching a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. When officers searched a fake police vehicle, believed to have been used by the suspect, on site near Hortman's residence, they found a "manifesto," which named a number of local lawmakers and organizations (including Hoffman and Hortman). This has led to fears the suspect may have additional targets in mind. Read More:FBI Offers $50k Reward in Hunt for Man Suspected of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband Here is what we know about Boelter as the manhunt continues. The FBI has released biographical information to aid in the manhunt for Boelter. Boelter was born on July 23, 1967, making him 57 years old. He's described as having gray hair and brown eyes. He stands at 6 ft. 1 in. and weighs about 220 lb. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat and friend of Hortman, has said the authorities believe that Boelter is still in the "vicinity" of the Midwest. "He may be [in Minnesota]. They've also put an alert out in South Dakota," Klobuchar said on NBC'sMeet the Presson Sunday. "When I [say] vicinity, I mean in the Midwest." Authorities have said that border patrol, TSA, and other transportation authorities remain on high alert about Boelter, in case he attempts to flee. The New YorkTimesreported that the suspectemptied out a bank accountprior to the attacks. On Sunday, Sibley County residents in Minnesota were sentan emergency alertthat Boelter's vehicle had been found near Minnesota Highway 25, and that residents should lock their doors and secure their vehicles. Local mediasharedthat Boelter's cowboy hat, which featured in one of the FBI-distributed images, was also found on the scene. The area of Sibley County where the authorities found a car belonging to Boelter is around 10 minutes from his listed home address near Green Isle, Minn. On Saturday, Boelter's wife Jenny was pulled over at a traffic stop in the Onamia area of Minnesota's Mille Lacs County. "My office assisted law enforcement from Hennepin County on a stop near a convenience store in the city of Onamia. Our role on this stop was perimeter. We did not search or question any of the occupants. I was told by my staff who responded that the shooting suspect's wife was in the car along with several other relatives," said Kyle Burton, Mille Lacs County sheriff, in an emailed statement to TIME. Boelter and Hoffman worked together in some capacity on the Governor's Workforce Development Board.In a press conference,superintendent Evans was asked about the nature of the relationship between Boelter and Hoffman. "There's certainly some overlap with some public meetings with Sen. Hoffman and the individual, but we don't know the nature of the relationship or if they actually knew each other," Evans said. It's unclear if the suspect had previously crossed paths with state Rep. Hortman or her husband. When officers arrived on the scene at Hortman's residence, they spotted a fake police vehicle. When law enforcement searched the SUV, they found a "manifesto" marked with around 70 names of lawmakers and organizations. Hoffman and Hortman were named. The list reportedly included several different lawmakers across Minnesota, the Midwest, and the Capitol, as well as locations for Planned Parenthood. Superintendent Evans has said it would be "premature" to comment with any certainty on the motivation of the attacks based on the writing alone. The authorities have sent extra security to those that they believe are in harm's way with the suspect still at-large. OnMeet the Press,Klobuchar said that more security had been added to her team. "It was politically-motivated, and there clearly was some through line with abortion because of the groups that were on the list, and other things that I've heard were in this manifesto," Klobuchar said. In an interview with NPR, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat, said she was on the manifesto list and that she is currently working closely with Capitol Police and local law enforcement. There were also "No Kings" flyers,in reference to the protests that took place across the U.S. on Saturday, found in the vehicle. As a result, police urged the public not to attend the Minnesota "No Kings" demonstration. Despite the organizers canceling the event,large crowds still showed up. Boelter is listed as having a home near Green Isle, Minn. The Police conducted a search of the home on Saturday. David Carlson, a friend of Boelter, is quoted as tellingCNN affiliate KAREthat Boelter texted his friends in the lead-up to the shootings. "I just wanna let you know that I love you guys and I wish it hadn't gone this way. I don't wanna say anything more and implicate you in any way, because you guys don't know anything about this, but I love you guys and I'm sorry for all the trouble this has caused," the text reportedly said. According to Carlson, Boelter worked at a funeral home, owned guns, and voted for President Donald Trump last year. ALinkedIn page that seemingly belongs to Boelterstates he has a doctorate in educational leadership and a master's of science in management from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. The prefix "Dr." is used across his online profiles. That LinkedIn profile puts Boelter as the CEO of the Red Lion Group, a self-described security services company. Boelter also appears to be listed as"director of security patrols"for Praetorian Guard Security Services, which isintroduced on the company's websiteas a security firm that provides residential security patrols, event security services, and uniformed security. The companydescribeshow it drives "the same make and model of vehicles that many police departments use in the U.S." A woman named Jenny, believed to be Boelter's wife, is listed as the company's president. Read More:The Trump Assassination Attempt Represents a Dark New Chapter in American Politics Boelter appears to be an Evangelical Christian, who has delivered testimonials in Africa. In one video reviewed by TIME, a man that resembles a strong likeness to Boelter can be seen criticizing the LGBTQ+ community, saying: "There's people, especially in America, they don't know what sex they are, they don't know their sexual orientation, they're confused. The enemy has gotten so far into their mind and their soul." Six years ago,a post on the LinkedInprofile believed to belong to Boelter urged people in the U.S. to vote, though it did not specify who people should vote for. Contact usatletters@time.com.
