ghosts [he/him]

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Cake day: July 28th, 2020

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  • Sorry in advance, I’m ADHDing on this comment lol

    We can’t know for sure until the suspect is caught. To me, it seems like a far-right politically motivated assassination because both victims were democrats. But it seems a bit random.

    Melissa Hortman, is the leader of her party in the split 67-67 state house and is an advocate for pro-choice, commuter rail, and solar energy initiatives. She seemingly holds a good amount of political power as far as state politics go.

    John Hoffman is a previous minority whip in the state senate and chairs the Human Services Committee. Shooting him seems strange from the information I can gather. Hoffman doesn’t seem particularly notable in the senate. Also, the suspect would’ve had to drive maybe 10 miles between shootings.

    The suspect might have planned to go house to house among state democrats? Nothing major in recent state legislative news seems to have prompted this. I’m guessing the suspect is just some MAGA psycho.

    Update: Police allegedly exchanged gunfire outside the Hortman residence and found a long list of names of state legislators in the suspect’s vehicle.


  • Minnesota, U.S.:

    A man described as impersonating a police officer has apparently shot state senator John Hoffman (D) and state representative Melissa Hortman (D) at their homes overnight. Their spouses were also shot. Condition unknown for all victims. See update.

    Suspect impersonating police officer is still at large - notably before planned protests today. On the off chance someone here lives in northern Minneapolis, avoid cops with extra fervor today.

    More Info:

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    The first shooting occurred at the Hoffman residence around 2 A.M… Cops exchanged gunfire with the suspect as he left the Hortman residence around 3:30 A.M. and found that his vehicle allegedly contains a long list of names and addresses. The manhunt supposedly involves “hundreds and hundreds” of police officers.

    Source


    Updated 1PM CDT:

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    Melissa Hortman and spouse have been killed. John Hoffman and spouse are post-surgery and prognosis is “optimistic”.

    Police are urging people to avoid political protests today, LMAO

    Suspect identified as 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.”

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    Sidenotes:

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    Minneapolis police may be stretched thin today between this and the protests. Reportedly, all 201 state lawmakers are in protective custody and are described as having a police car outside their homes since the shootings. Additionally, “hundreds and hundreds” of cops are participating in the manhunt. Planned protests start at 11 A.M. CDT.