Boelter, 57, is wanted for the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot and killed in their home in Brooklyn Park on Saturday morning. He is also accused of shooting State Senator John Hoffman and Hoffman’s wife, Yvette, at their home in nearby Champlin. Both Hoffmans survived despite sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), described the manhunt as “fluid” and “complex” as authorities continue working to track down and arrest Boelter, who is wanted on both federal and local warrants.
Evans confirmed that investigators conducted searches in Sibley County, where Boelter’s vehicle and a hat believed to belong to him were recovered. Authorities are currently sorting through over 400 tips and have urged residents in the area to report any suspicious activity immediately.
The suspect was reportedly wearing a police-style uniform and a mask when he approached the lawmakers’ homes, indicating a carefully planned attack. Surveillance photos released by authorities show the masked man carrying a flashlight while dressed in tactical gear.
When asked whether Boelter might be attempting to flee the country—possibly to Canada—Evans said there is no confirmed evidence of that, but that all possibilities are being considered.
“We don’t have evidence that he’s intending a particular destination, but all options are open to the investigative team,” Evans said, adding that it’s still unclear how Boelter is traveling—whether on foot, by vehicle, or by other means.
Authorities continue to assume Boelter is alive and may still be in the Midwest. Late Sunday afternoon, officials confirmed that Boelter’s car had been found near Highway 25 and 301 Avenue in Faxon Township, but the suspect himself was not located. A tow truck later removed a vehicle from the scene, though law enforcement has not yet confirmed whether it was Boelter’s.
Residents of Sibley County were advised to remain vigilant and keep their doors locked.
“We knew what it was about, so we just decided to stay indoors,” local resident Nate Douglas told Fox News.
The FBI and River Valley Tactical Team have joined state and local officials in the search, with a visible presence in communities like Green Isle.
Meanwhile, Senator Amy Klobuchar shared a heartfelt update from Yvette Hoffman, who confirmed in a text message that John Hoffman had been shot nine times and she herself eight.
“He is closer every hour to being out of the woods,” Yvette wrote. “We are both incredibly lucky to be alive. We are gutted and devastated by the loss of Melissa and Mark. There is never a place for this kind of political hate.”
Officials have said Boelter appeared to be motivated by anti-government sentiments. Inside his vehicle were signs that read “No Kings”, referencing a slogan associated with protests against federal immigration enforcement and broader authoritarian concerns. Similar protests were scheduled in several U.S. cities on the day of the attack.
As the search continues, law enforcement remains committed to locating Boelter and bringing him into custody. Updates from investigators are expected in the coming days as authorities process evidence and pursue leads