Is suspect Vance Luther Boelter a former appointee of Tim Walz? Shocking details revealed in Minnesota shooting

Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in Minnesota shooting, was previously appointed to the Governor's Workforce Development Council by Tim Walz.

Updated on: Jun 15, 2025, 24:07:02 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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The man who shot two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota on Saturday while impersonating as a police officer has been identified as someone who was previously selected to the Governor's Workforce Development Council by Governor Tim Walz (D-MN).

According to a copy of a notarized appointment document that Walz signed and posted by Julio Rosas of TheBlaze, Vance Luther Boelter was appointed as a business member of the Governor's Workforce Development Board.

He was a member of the Governor's Workforce Development Council in 2016 under then-Governor Mark Dayton.

The letter signed by Walz states, “Because of the special trust and confidence I have in your integrity, judgment, and ability, I have appointed and commissioned you to have and to hold the office of Business Member, GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.”

“I’m told by a police source in Minnesota the suspect in the shootings of MN state lawmakers is Vance Luther Boelter. It appears it is the same Boelter who was appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2019 by Gov. Tim Walz. He appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Council in 2016 by then-Gov. Mark Dayton,” Rosas said.

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What we know about Vance Luther Boelter

According to sources who spoke to The Post, Boelter pretended to be a policeman when he shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in their Champlin home early on Saturday. He then proceeded to the home of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, where he is said to have killed her and her husband.

At a press briefing early on Saturday, police said the attacks seemed to have a political motive.

Police further informed that the gunman had a “manifesto” and a list of other politicians' names in his car, along with fliers that read “No Kings,” a reference to the planned rallies against the Trump Administration on Saturday.

A manhunt has been underway to arrest Boelter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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