MINNESOTA SHOCK: “Police” Disguise Tricks Lawmakers in Deadly Attack
— A Minnesota man, Vance Luther Boelter, is accused of killing former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He also wounded Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Police say Boelter wore a fake police uniform, body armor, and carried a Beretta 9mm handgun during the attacks.
Boelter drove a black SUV with flashing lights and a “police” license plate to look like real law enforcement. His background in security work is raising big questions about how he got police gear so easily.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson described chilling footage showing Boelter pretending to be an officer to get inside before shooting. Even trained officers could have been fooled by his disguise, said former NYPD officer Bill Stanton.
Federal charges are expected soon as officials call this a “targeted” attack on public servants. The investigation continues into how someone with security ties pulled off such a shocking crime using police gear meant for trust and safety.
