Arrested the suspect from the murder of Minnesota Melissa Hortman’s congressman and her husband

Chijioke Obinna

Arrested the suspect from the murder of Minnesota Melissa Hortman's congressman and her husband

US authorities have arrested Vance Boelter, the suspicious man of murder Last Saturday of the Democratic Party congressman in the Chamber of Representatives of Minnesota Melissa Hortman and her husband.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s office has announced in its social network account Facebook that “After a tireless and determined police work, The murderer is now in custody. “The message is accompanied by a video image about the time of Boelter’s capture, which the organism has described as” the face of evil. “

The arrest has taken place Shortly before 10 pm (local time, 4.00 Spanish peninsular time) Near Boelter’s house, 57, in Green isle, in Sibley County.

According to the authorities, Boelter a police uniform was put for the attack, in which state senator John Hoffman and his wife were also injured, Yvette, who are aware and recover after undergoing surgical operations after being reached by the shooting, as his nephew, Mat Oligig, has revealed. “The two are awake and recover. It will be a long process,” he said.

After the attack, the suspect He faced the police shots and then escaped. Boelter was spending economic trouble after leaving his job in a security company for a failed financial venture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a friend of his, David Carlson, cited by the ‘Star Tribune’, has revealed this Sunday.

Governor Walz says that these are “a deeply divided nation”

In a public statement, Governor Walz has convicted “The unthinkable actions” of Boelter, that ended with the life of a woman who “molded the core of who we are as a state.”

We cannot become insensitive to this. We are a deeply divided nation, “Walz said in a statement published in his X account.” We do not advance with hate or violence, but with humility, grace and civility, “he added.

To the relatives of the victims, Walz has expressed their solidarity and pointed out that Minesota is in mourning. He also thanked the security forces for his courage and professionalism: “They have saved lives,” he said

“While we heal, We will not let fear win. We must advance in honor of Melissa with understanding, service, and, above all, with humanity, “he concluded.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.