FBI Releases Chilling Photo of Minnesota Suspect Vance Boelter in Rubber Mask
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a chilling new photo of Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Boelter, who authorities believe shot two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses, two fatally.
Two news outlets reported that Boelter was wearing a rubber or latex mask.
The photo shows Boelter wearing the fake police uniform that authorities earlier described, authorities say; Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said in a press conference that Boelter, 57, was impersonating a police officer and also was driving a police-like SUV with lights when police believe he opened fire.
According to ABC, the third photo in the wanted poster released by the FBI shows Boelter as he approached one of the victim's doors. Police believe Boelter shot and killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their home after shooting and wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
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Fox 9 reported that Boelter was wearing an "old man rubber mask" when he knocked on the doors so he didn't "even look like himself."
ABC News also reported that Boelter was "wearing a latex mask that looked realistic."
Another photo released by the FBI shows Boelter in a cowboy hat.
The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the capture and conviction of Vance Luther Boelter, who is wanted in connection with today’s shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. Read more at: https://t.co/F7omfyvMpr pic.twitter.com/ZOmRT4oaDG
— Minnesota Department of Public Safety (@MnDPS_DPS) June 14, 2025
"The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Vance L. Boelter, the suspect in Saturday's targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their families in Champlin and Brooklyn Park," the FBI wrote.
Authorities found his gear in a swamp, including a bullet proof vest, Fox 9 reported.
"How he's getting around right now is a mystery," the Fox 9 reporter said on air.
He was also seen outside the home of another lawmaker, Fox 9 wrote.
His LinkedIn page and website said Boelter was affiliated with a private security firm Praetorian Guard Security Services, as well as a company called Red Lion Group.
He was appointed to the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Board by Gov. Tim Walz and former Gov. Mark Dayton, press releases and ABC News reported.
According to ABC News, "dozens of Minnesota Democrats were on a target list written by the gunman," including Walz, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and state Attorney General Keith Ellison.
"The shooter’s list of potential targets also included the names of abortion providers and pro-choice activists," ABC News reported.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that 11 Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers were also on the list. They included eight women and three men, all Democrats, the Journal Sentinel reported.
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