Key Facts

• Vance Boelter is charged federally with stalking, murder, and firearms violations for the June 14, 2025 shootings.
• The victims included former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who died. Two state senators and their spouses were wounded.
• Boelter had earlier pleaded not guilty but is now expected to plead guilty in federal court.
• The U.S. Attorney for Minnesota requested a change-of-plea hearing.
• The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Boelter, following a plea agreement.
• Boelter also faces state charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder, plus felony animal cruelty and impersonating an officer.
• A guilty verdict for first-degree murder in state court can result in life in prison without parole.
• The Hoffman family filed a civil lawsuit against Boelter for assault and other claims.