BREAKING: Vance Boelter pleads guilty in killing of former Minnesota House speaker and husband—his handwritten letter claimed Tim Walz ‘wanted’ senators targeted

A handwritten letter reportedly found in Boelter’s abandoned car contained a series of claims about Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, alleging he “wanted me to kill” U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith so Walz could run for a Senate seat.

He appeared in an orange jail jumpsuit and confirmed in court that he carried out the crimes. When asked by the judge if he conducted surveillance on the victims beforehand, Boelter said, “yes.”

“You did that for stalking and ultimate killing?” the judge asked. “Yes,” he responded.

Boelter also acknowledged he acted alone and admitted to impersonating law enforcement during the attacks, including using a false identity when confronting victims. During questioning, he confirmed that he posed as police while approaching the Hoffman residence and used the phrase “This is the police! Open the door!” before opening fire, according to court proceedings. He also admitted to making up a badge number when asked for identification by Mark Hortman during a later encounter.

At the hearing, Boelter was asked whether he told the Hoffmans there had been a reported shooting and questioned them about weapons in the home.

“Yes,” Boelter responded.

Prosecutors said Boelter researched his targets in advance and carried out coordinated attacks on June 14, 2025. Authorities said the Hoffmans were shot at their home in Champlin, while the Hortmans were killed at their residence in Brooklyn Park.

Former U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said Boelter also attempted to kill the Hoffmans’ daughter, Hope, who was shielded during the shooting and was not injured.

Boelter admitted in court that he fired multiple shots at the Hoffman couple.

This is a breaking news story.