Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were assassinated over the weekend in what appears to be a politically motivated killing, sending shockwaves across the state and nation.
According to Fox 9, President Donald Trump reacted quickly to the devastating and scary news of their deaths, saying
"such horrific violence will not be tolerated."
The same suspect also shot state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who are both expected to survive.
The president released a full statement after the murders were confirmed, vowing to have his DOJ get to the bottom of what happened and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
The president assured the public that his top people would be on the case until it's resolved.
"I have been briefed on the terrible shooting that took place in Minnesota, which appears to be a targeted attack against state lawmakers. Our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and the FBI, are investigating the situation, and they will be prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law.
He added, "Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place."
For her part, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the FBI was on the ground where the lawmakers were murdered, working with state and local law enforcement, saying she's "closely monitoring" the situation.
She added, "This horrific violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The outlet added:
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said, "The FBI is fully engaged on the ground in Minnesota and is working in collaboration with our local and state partners."
Vance Boelter was named as the suspect in the killing/shootings and was caught just a few days later and charged.
Vance Luther Boelter has formally been charged.
Bail set at $5M.
4 counts of 2nd Degree of Můrdęr WITH Intent NOT Premeditated.
The Statement of Probable Cause confirms that he was dressed as a Police Officer and had identified himself as one.
How is that not Premeditated!?! pic.twitter.com/F3tNwHaYfb
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Many are claiming that there's much more to this story, given some of the oddities surrounding the suspect.
Only time will tell where it goes.
