Police detained Jenny Boelter, the wife of accused Minnesota gunman Vance Luther Boelter, during a traffic stop in Onamia, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 14. She was found in a vehicle with three relatives, along with a handgun, ammunition, cash, and passports. Jenny was driving the car when pulled over and was questioned but not arrested. A witness reported a heavy police presence at the scene, with a dozen law enforcement vehicles involved. This incident occurred just one day before the arrest of her husband, Vance Boelter, following a two-day manhunt.
Authorities allege that Vance Boelter, 57, fatally shot Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday morning, then killed State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in Champlin. Dressed in tactical police-style gear and driving a Ford SUV with police lights, Boelter reportedly posed as a law enforcement officer to carry out the attacks. Police discovered multiple firearms in his possession, including three AK-47-style rifles, a 9mm pistol, and a ballistic vest. A list containing names and addresses of other public officials was also found, suggesting the attacks were premeditated. Surveillance footage showed Boelter approaching one of the homes, identifying himself as police before opening fire. He faces four felony charges—two for second-degree murder and two for attempted second-degree murder—with each carrying up to 40 years in prison. Investigators believe the attacks were politically motivated and targeted.
