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Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, were both horrifically assassinated Saturday morning when a gunman posing as a police officer came to her home and shot them both.
Before coming to the Hortman’s home, the gunman, identified as Vance Luther Boelter, 57, had already shot Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife just a few miles away, leaving them both seriously wounded.
It has also been revealed that Boelter is a former appointee of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who appointed Boelter to serve on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board from December 14, 2019 through January 2, 2023.
On Monday of this week, Rep. Hortman was the lone Minnesota House Democrat who joined all Republicans to vote in favor of a bill that repeals illegal alien adults’ eligibility for MinnesotaCare, which is the state’s low-income health insurance program. From a press release:
Per SSHF1, “undocumented noncitizens who are age 18 years old or older” who are enrolled in MinnesotaCare, the state’s low-income health insurance program, would no longer be eligible after Dec. 31, 2025. Undocumented adult immigrants not already enrolled in MinnesotaCare would not be allowed to enroll.
Supporters said passage of the bill is key to ensuring MinnesotaCare’s financial health. The change to MinnesotaCare is expected to save $56.9 million in the 2026-27 biennium.
After crossing the aisle and voting with Republicans, Boelter spoke to the media – and many people are noting that she appeared scared.
“I know that people will be hurt by that vote… and we worked very hard to try to get a budget deal that wouldn’t include that provision,” she said, trying to hold back tears.
“I did what leaders do… I stepped up and I got the job done for the people of Minnesota,” she said.
That was on Monday. Just after 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, Boelter arrived at her home, and shot Hortman and her husband dead.
WATCH:
REPORT: Shortly before Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and k*lled, she broke down in tears in front of cameras after siding with Republicans.
Hortman was the lone Democrat who voted to cut health care access for adult illegal immigrants.
“I did what leaders do… I… pic.twitter.com/tpqUe0LRaZ
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025
She seemed very scared. May she RIP.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025
This is not how we do things in America. This should be called out from all sides of the aisle. She lost her life over this bill and after seeing this video, it confirms to me that she was terrified even prior to the shooting. We are better than this. 🙏🏼
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) June 14, 2025
🚨Melissa Hortman sounded fearful after voting to repeal healthcare for illegal aliens
Almost as if she knew that her base would become unhinged
She and her husband were tragically shot and killed. A targeted attack, per Gov. Walz.
Was her vote the motive? pic.twitter.com/ebQjP5y5lm
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) June 14, 2025
This is Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota representative shot and killed for her political beliefs today.
She was a Christian.
She was only 55.
She leaves behind 2 children.
Pray for her soul and family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5lYrSpIk4j
— Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) June 14, 2025
🚨 UPDATE: Suspect is reportedly Vance Luther Boelter, appointed by Governor Tim Walz to a state workforce board in 2019 – @Julio_Rosas11 pic.twitter.com/AQRwm63MvC
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) June 14, 2025
BREAKING: Minnesota gunman identified after shooting two state lawmakers
