Minnesota, Vance Luther Boelter
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Suspect's vehicle found in Sibley County as search intensifies for Vance Luther Boelter, wanted in connection with fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers in targeted attack.
Minnesota authorities have detailed that Vance Luther Boelter allegedly planned to assassinate multiple Democratic lawmakers.
Boelter claimed to have a doctorate of education, and said he spent extensive time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa — where he was seen in videos apparently preaching on stage.
Authorities are investigating reports of "targeted shootings" in suburban Minneapolis in what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said was an "ongoing situation." The shootings were in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, two neighboring cities about 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Walz said Saturday morning.
Thousands of "No Kings" protests were scheduled nationwide as a symbol of resistance against President Donald Trump and the 250th anniversary parade of the U.S. Army.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning, sources told CBS News. WCCO aerial footage shows authorities at a Green Isle home southwest of the Twin Ciies.