Alleged Minnesota Shooter’s Letter Claims Gov Walz Ordered Senator Killings
The facts matter: here’s what we know so far. Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have unveiled startling details about the July attack that left State Representative Melissa Hortman dead and her husband, Mark Hortman, wounded. The accused assailant, 45-year-old Vance Boelter, allegedly confessed in a handwritten note to FBI Director Kash Patel, claiming Governor Tim Walz personally tasked him with assassinating two U.S. Senators from Minnesota.
According to a federal grand jury indictment unsealed on Tuesday, Boelter approached the Hortman residence wearing a police‐style vest and badge, persuading the couple to open their door before opening fire. Investigators found the note in a vehicle Boelter abandoned outside his home in Burnsville. The document asserted he had “been trained by the U.S. military off the books” and carried out covert missions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa—a claim the U.S. Attorney’s Office has labeled fantastical.
Acting United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota Joseph Thompson characterized the killings as “a political assassination, the likes of which have never occurred here in the state of Minnesota.” Thompson told reporters the note accused Governor Walz—who was reportedly under consideration as Kamala Harris’s running mate in the 2024 presidential campaign—of enlisting Boelter to kill Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar. Federal court documents describe those allegations as delusional and without corroboration.
Court filings detail a chilling overnight campaign of violence. After the Hortman shooting, investigators say Boelter visited multiple legislators’ homes, allegedly stalking targets to instill fear among Minnesota lawmakers. Two days later, a state trooper spotted the suspect near Green Isle. A high-risk arrest ensued, ending the manhunt. Authorities recovered the letter and tactical gear, building their case for federal murder, stalking and weapons charges.
The grand jury indictment asserts that Boelter “embarked on a planned campaign of stalking and violence designed to inflict fear, injure and kill members of the Minnesota state legislature and their families.” While the military service claims remain unverified and denounced by prosecutors, the political violence angle has sparked concern among state officials. Governor Walz issued a statement condemning the attack and reaffirming his commitment to public safety.
This episode arrives amid rising unease over threats targeting public servants nationally. Security experts note that politically motivated violence often begins with delusions of conspiracy. Analysts expect Minnesota’s law enforcement agencies to review protective measures for elected officials in the coming weeks. The trial timeline remains undecided, but Boelter’s indictment signals the federal government will pursue maximum penalties if he is convicted.
More investigative updates are likely as authorities sift through digital evidence and question potential witnesses. Expect new filings and testimony to shed further light on Boelter’s motives and connections. That concludes our overview, stay tuned as more details emerge.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota
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