Political Assassination Suspect Blames Governor in Letter

A letter sent to the FBI by suspected political assassin Vance Luther Bolter has placed blame for a June 14 shooting spree on Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz. This attack resulted in the death of a prominent Democrat House member and her husband, while injuring a Democrat senator and his wife.

Liz Collin from Alpha News was the first to report the story, citing “multiple sources with direct knowledge of the investigation.” In the letter, which Bolter left in an abandoned Buick Sedan, he specifically addressed FBI Director Kash Patel, although details about the content of the message remain scarce.

Governor Waltz commented on the situation, expressing that Democrats “have to bully stuff” from President Trump.

Bolter faced federal charges on June 16 related to the stalking and assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The couple was shot at their home near Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. In addition to these charges, Bolter faces two more felony counts related to firearms used in the commission of murder, potentially leading to a death penalty sentence.

The suspect is also charged with a firearms offense for an attack on State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvonne, who were struck by 17 bullets. The couple is currently recovering from their injuries, and a GoFundMe account has been set up to assist them during this time.

Related: The suspect’s phone calls reportedly reached Dubai, Nepal, India, and Turkey.

Following Hoffman’s shooting, Bolter allegedly visited the homes of additional Democrats, including state Senators Christine Burner and Ann Rest. However, Burner was not present at her home during the incident. Meanwhile, the New Hope police are currently investigating the situation.

According to the FBI, Bolter was dressed in a police uniform, complete with body armor and a tactical vest. He wore a “hyper-realistic” silicone mask and operated a Ford SUV modified to resemble a police vehicle, including an emergency light bar. Around 3:30 AM on June 14, he parked this fake vehicle at a residence, just before a patrol car arrived to perform a welfare check on the Hortmans. Bolter opened fire on the police officers and subsequently shot the couple and their golden retriever, who perished from the gunfire.

After the assault, Bolter fled and was later spotted on security footage in a Minneapolis alley. He was seen breaking the passenger window of a different vehicle. Subsequently, he persuaded a man at a nearby bus stop to sell him an e-bike, which he purchased for $900. Bolter managed to evade the authorities until he was finally apprehended the following day, about 60 miles from Minneapolis.

Previously, he had abandoned the Buick along Highway 25. Police discovered a letter addressed to the FBI, alongside Bolter’s cowboy hat, revealing that he had identified himself as one of the police officers involved in the investigation of the shooting.

Governor Waltz, who had previously appointed Bolter to the state’s Workforce Development Board, faced criticism for his remarks about President Trump, referring to him as an “existential threat.”

Currently, Bolter is being held in federal custody without bail, with his next court appearance scheduled for June 27 in St. Paul.