Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Expected to Enter Guilty Plea
Vance Boelter faces federal and state charges in the fatal shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and in the wounding of state Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Court records indicate he is expected to plead guilty.
foxnews.comVance Boelter faces federal and state charges tied to the fatal shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and to an attack that left state Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, critically injured. Court records show Boelter is expected to enter a guilty plea in connection with the shootings.
Federal prosecutors and state authorities are pursuing separate cases against Boelter. The incidents involved two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses. Melissa Hortman, identified in filings as a state representative, and her husband were killed. John A.
Hoffman, identified as a state senator, and his wife sustained critical injuries. No additional details on a plea hearing date or sentencing terms have been released.
