OHIO — The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another reportedly had materials mentioning at least three Ohio lawmakers.
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Ohio Congressman Greg Landsman and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty both shared on social media that their offices were informed that their names were included on materials that belonged to Vance Boelter.
Our CBS affiliate in Toledo, WTOL-11 TV, reported that Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was also named in evidence collected by authorities.
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Boelter is accused of shooting and killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark inside their home on Saturday.
He also allegedly shot both Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, multiple times before going to the Hortmans’ home.
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Boelter was arrested Sunday night, about 60 miles southwest of Minneapolis in Sibley County, after a nearly two-day manhunt.
He is now facing federal charges including murder, stalking, and firearms violations, according to a previous News Center 7 report.
Both Beatty and Landsman said their local police departments increased security measures.
“I’m extremely thankful to the Cincinnati Police Department for their quick assistance and to Capitol Police for their guidance,” Landsman said. “We are relieved the suspect has been arrested.”
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones and colleagues of Minnesota Representative and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and continue to keep State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in my prayers as they begin the long process of healing,” Beatty said.
In a statement obtained by WTOL-11 TV, Kaptur thanked both Minnesota and northwest Ohio law enforcement for their efforts in protecting elected officials from politically-motivated violence.
Since Boelter’s arrest, lawmakers have been told that their names were included in notes among the man’s belongings.
On Monday afternoon, acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said the suspect planned his attack carefully.
“He used the Internet and other tools to find their addresses and names, the names of the family members. He conducted surveillance of their homes and took notes about the location of their homes,” Thompson said.
As previously reported by News Center 7, authorities said he had a list of 70 names and locations, but the difference in numbers may be attributed to duplication of names across various documents.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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