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Fact Check: Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested on Sunday, marking the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history according to a local police chief.

Fact Check: Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested on Sunday, marking the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history according to a local police chief.

Published June 16, 2025
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# Fact Check: "Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested on Sunday, marking the largest m...

Fact Check: "Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested on Sunday, marking the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history according to a local police chief."

What We Know

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Vance Luther Boelter was arrested following a significant two-day manhunt that authorities have described as the largest in Minnesota's history. Boelter is suspected of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in separate incidents (BBC, Washington Post). The manhunt involved extensive law enforcement resources, including air and SWAT teams, and culminated in Boelter's peaceful surrender in a wooded area west of Minneapolis (Reuters, AP News).

Governor Tim Walz characterized the shootings as a "politically motivated assassination" and emphasized the need for accountability in cases of political violence (BBC, AP News). The police chief of Brooklyn Park, Mark Bruley, confirmed the scale of the manhunt, stating it was indeed the largest in the state's history (Washington Post, Fox 9).

Analysis

The claim that the manhunt for Vance Boelter was the largest in Minnesota's history is supported by multiple credible sources. Both the BBC and the Washington Post reported on the extensive nature of the manhunt, highlighting the deployment of specialized units and the significant resources allocated to capture Boelter. The characterization of the manhunt as the largest is corroborated by statements from law enforcement officials, including Brooklyn Park's police chief, who underscored the unprecedented scale of the operation (Reuters, Fox 9).

The sources utilized in this fact-check are reputable news organizations, which generally adhere to journalistic standards of accuracy and verification. The information provided by these outlets is consistent, with all reporting the same key facts regarding the manhunt's scale and the nature of the crimes attributed to Boelter.

However, it is important to note that while the claim is supported by reliable sources, the context surrounding the events—such as the motivations behind the shootings and the implications for political discourse—adds layers of complexity that are still under investigation (AP News, Fox 9).

Conclusion

The claim that Vance Boelter's arrest followed the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history is True. This assertion is backed by multiple credible sources that confirm the extensive resources used in the manhunt and the statements from law enforcement officials regarding its unprecedented scale.

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