Minnesota shooting suspect may have targeted Iowa lawmakers
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Early Saturday morning, when a man dressed like a police officer knocked at the home of a Minnesota state legislator, marked the start of nearly 40 hours of violence and fear that swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis.
Authorities are searching for a man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers. Authorities have identified him as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, of Green Isle.
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed Saturday in a politically motivated shooting, according to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Earlier Saturday, Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state Sen.
Officials say Vance Luther Boelter 'stalked his victims like prey.' He faces multiple state and federal charges.
The man suspected of killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another is now charged with murder after police arrested him Sunday near his home after a nearly two-day search.