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Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Was Vance Boelter residing with his wife before Minnesota shooting? Jenny held with gun, ammo, cash and passports
The wife of a man accused of killing a Democratic congressman and her husband was taken into custody during a traffic check after police found a gun, ammo, cash, and passports in the trunk of her vehicle. In Onamia, Minnesota, cops halted Jenny Boelter at around 10 a.m. on Saturday, according to local news KTSP. However, it was unclear if the stop was a regular stop or a premeditated raid by law enforcement as part of their efforts to find Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is suspected of murder. Jenny and three of her traveling relatives were held for two to three hours while the police examined the vehicle and interrogated them. Although it was unclear if the pair was residing together at the time of the assaults, police on Saturday afternoon raided Boelter's confirmed home in Camden, Minnesota. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of dressing as a fictitious police officer and operating what appeared to be a police vehicle on Saturday, shooting and killing Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, and injuring state Senator John Hoffman, 60, and his wife, Yvette. According to his best friend, Boelter was a 'strong' supporter of President Donald Trump. The Hoffmans were assaulted at their home in Champlin, north of Minneapolis, while the Hortmans were attacked at their residence in Brooklyn Park, a Minneapolis suburb. Boelter left behind a list of almost 70 targets, including Senator Tina Smith, Governor Tim Walz, and Representative Ilhan Omar. The list also included proponents of abortion, according to CNN and ABC News. At a press conference, police stated that they are conducting a manhunt for Vance, who is assumed to be walking and has fled the area. The FBI is in charge of the investigation and has offered a cash reward of up to $50,000 for information that results in Boelter's apprehension and conviction.
International Business Times
15-06-2025
- International Business Times
Who Is Jenny Boelter? Wife of Suspected Minnesota Assassin Vance Boelter Detained after Traffic Stop as Cops Find Multiple Passports, Weapon in Car
The wife of alleged political assassin Vance Boelter was detained and is currently being interrogated after police found a weapon, ammunition, cash, and passports in her car during a traffic stop on Saturday morning, according to a report. Jenny Boelter was pulled over by police around 10 a.m. on Saturday while traveling with several family members near Onamia, Minnesota, according to local outlet KTSP. In the car Jenny had a weapon, ammunition, cash, and multiple passports, according to law enforcement sources cited in the report. Two police vehicles remained at the scene for nearly two to three hours. Jenny was then taken in for questioning but was not formally arrested. Assassin's Wife Nabbed It remains unclear whether Vance and Jenny were living together, as Vance was known to live at a home in Camden, Minnesota, which was searched by SWAT teams on Saturday afternoon. The couple earlier ran a business together called Praetorian Guard Security. Jenny was the President and CEO of the firm, was billed as bringing "years of organizational operations and logistical oversight," according to the company's website. Vance Luther Boelter lists himself on LinkedIn as the CEO of the Red Lion Group, a company in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also worked with Minnesota Africans United, a statewide organization that supports African immigrants in Minnesota, according to a biography that has since been removed from the organization's website. A video from 2022 shows Boelter as a keynote speaker in his role as CEO of Red Lion Group at a seminar co-hosted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Minnesota Africans United, and Global Minnesota. Boelter made the call from Moanda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he discussed the Red Lion Group's projects and operations within the country. "This all started back in 2019, when my partner, McNay Nkashama, brought in the ambassador from the DRC to Minnesota, and we had meetings, the bulk of them in Minneapolis but the bulk of them that I was at was in Worthington, Minnesota where we made those connections," Boetler said. The alleged gunman talked about launching multiple agricultural pilot programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which he said would "create a lot of jobs fast" and "serve as a model" for future investment in the country. He also said that he was involved in various business sectors across the DRC, including fishing, agriculture, media, security, and motorcycle taxi services. Still on the Run Minnesota Africans United told The New York Post that Boelter was never employed by them, never received any payments, and was never involved with the organization in any official or unofficial role. Disturbing images released by the FBI allegedly show Boelter wearing a creepy, Halloween-style latex mask resembling a bald, wrinkled man. A home security camera captured a snapshot of the masked figure dressed in what appeared to be a police uniform, holding a flashlight near his face while standing at the front door—possibly of one of the targeted legislators. Boelter, 57, is suspected of posing as a police officer during the attacks. He and his wife, Jenny, are believed to run Praetorian Guard Security Services, a Minnesota-based company that claims to offer personalized security solutions to protect people's homes and properties, according to its website. The company's site mentions that Boelter has been involved in various security operations across Eastern Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East—including areas such as the West Bank, Southern Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip. Last month, Boelter indicated that he was seeking new job opportunities. His employment history highlights more experience in the food industry than in security. According to his LinkedIn profile, Boelter worked as a general manager at 7-Eleven from 2016 to 2021. He also held managerial positions at Del Monte, Johnsonville Sausage, and Greencore, a company based in the UK that produces ready-to-eat foods. Boelter was appointed twice to state roles in Minnesota by Democratic governors. In 2016, then-Governor Mark Dayton appointed him to the Workforce Development Council. Three years later, in 2019, Governor Tim Walz selected him to serve a four-year term on the Workforce Development Board, according to official records. Boelter last registered as a Republican voter in 2022. In a LinkedIn post dated November 5, 2018, he urged others to vote in the upcoming presidential election and shared concerns about its possible results. "I am very big on just telling people to be a part of the process and vote your values and be part of this adventure we are all a part of living in the United States of America," he wrote. "I think the election is going to have more of an impact on the direction of our country than probably any election we have been apart of, or will be apart of for years to come." Boelter completed his undergraduate studies in international relations at St. Cloud State University according to his LinkedIn profile. He later earned a Master of Science in Management and a Doctorate in Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University. Law enforcement is desperately looking for Boelter, who remains at large after allegedly shooting State Senator John Hoffman and his wife inside their Champlin home early Saturday morning, leaving them both in critical condition. He then proceeded to the home of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, where he is believed to have fatally shot her and her husband. The suspect reportedly exchanged gunfire with officers who arrived at Hortman's home and was briefly trapped inside, but ultimately managed to slip away. Authorities say he left behind a "manifesto" that included the names of 70 politicians—among them Walz—as well as a stack of documents bearing the phrase "No Kings," a reference to the nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations that took place Saturday.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who is Vance Boelter's wife? Jenny Boetler detained at Minnesota traffic stop with weapon, ammunition and more
The wife of Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter has reportedly been detained and is being questioned after police found a weapon, ammunition, cash and passports in her car during a traffic stop on Saturday morning, June 14. According to local KTSP, Jenny Boetler was found in the car with several relatives near Onamia, Minnesota. The report stated that two cop cruisers were at the scene for two to three hours. While Jenny was held for questioning, she was not arrested. It is unclear if the Boetlers lived with each other, as Vance is believed to live at a residence in Camden, Minnesota. That resident was raided by SWAT teams on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Vance is on the loose and is being sought in connection to several shootings, including that of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in their Champlin home early Saturday, June 14, leaving them seriously injured. He then went to former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortmon's house, where he allegedly killed her and her husband, police sources told the New York Post. Vance and Jenny appear to head Praetorian Guard Security Services, a Minnesota-based company 'here to set up security options and provide security services right to your doorstep and property to keep what you own safe and secure,' per its website. The site, which lists Jenny as President and CEO, says, 'Jenny brings years of organizational operations and logistical oversight to the team. She has served and continues to serve on numerous boards and has helped organizations reach world class effectiveness.' It adds, 'Jenny is ready to help get your security needs in order for your home and your property so Praetorian Guard Security Services can give you the best coverage available!' On the website, Vance is listed as the Director of Security Patrols.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed, search underway for suspect, state governor says
Police stand at a crime scene as they searched for a suspect posing as a police officer who shot two Democratic state lawmakers and their spouses in their homes, in the Minneapolis suburb of Champlin, Minnesota, U.S. June 14, 2025 in a still image from video. ABC Affiliate KTSP via REUTERS. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Democratic state lawmaker and her husband were killed early Saturday in what appeared to be a "politically motivated assassination," while a second lawmaker and his spouse were wounded in a separate attack, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. "An unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota - my good friend and colleague, Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were shot and killed early this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination," he told reporters. "Our state lost a great leader," he said. Walz said that in a second attack, Senator John Hoffman and his wife, of Champlin, were shot multiple times, underwent surgery and that he was "cautiously optimistic" that they would survive "this assassination attempt." "This was an act of targeted political violence," he said. "Peaceful discourse is the foundation of our democracy. We don't settle our differences with violence or at gunpoint." Law enforcement authorities said the gunman was impersonating a police officer and escaped after exchanging fire with police who responded to the attacks. A large-scale search for the suspect was underway, they said. (Reporting by Jonathan Landay, editing by Michelle Nichols and Diane Craft)
South China Morning Post
27-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong officials spend HK$1 million on new basketball court for National Games
Hong Kong officials spent HK$1 million on installing a new basketball court at the city's Coliseum, sources told the Post on Sunday, after a National Games inspection deemed the previous flooring 'substandard'. Advertisement Nets and backboards were also borrowed from Kai Tak Sports Park for a test event over the weekend, which put the court through its paces ahead of the multi-sport event in November. More than 3,000 spectators converged on the Hung Hom venue for a series of games involving the Hong Kong under-22 squad and several leading local clubs on Saturday and Sunday, with the former winning the four-team mini-tournament. A source told the Post that 'Fiba-standard basketball stands' belonging to KTSP had been brought over and would be used for the Games later this year. The source also said that Chinese Basketball Association officials had deemed the court unsuitable six months ago, which led to Hong Kong paying out the seven-figure sum for a new one. Hong Kong under-22's Chung Chi-wing (left) tries to defend against Tycoon's Tsai Choi-kwan during the National Games test event at the Coliseum. Photo: Jonathan Wong A senior official at a regional basketball league said 'top of the line' flooring from the United States would cost around HK$800,000, including shipping costs.
