Minnesota, Vance Boelter
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Sen. Mike Lee’s evidence-free conspiracy theory that the MN shooter was a ‘Marxist’ is Pants on Fire
Available evidence does not support Sen. Mike Lee’s assertion that Boelter was driven by "Marxist" ideology. People who knew Boelter told news outlets he was politically right-leaning. Law enforcement officials said all the potential targets Boelter had identified were elected officials and Democrats,
The suspect remains at large while hundreds of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies conduct an intensive manhunt.
Vance Boelter, the suspect wanted for fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband has reportedly been identified, according to the Associated Press.
Law enforcement officers on Sunday night arrested Vance Boelter, who is accused of assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home in Brooklyn Park as part of a larger plot to kill Democratic elected officials and other advocates of abortion rights.
Two senators say the shooting shows it's time to address how people's private information is sold and shared online.