
Vance Boelter, 57, a self-described born‑again Christian preacher who claimed to have ministered in Gaza and southern Lebanon, now stands accused of orchestrating a politically motivated killing spree.
On 14 June 2025, Boelter allegedly opened fire at private homes in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, killing State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.