A man suspected of killing a top Minnesota state lawmaker has been identified as Vance Boelter, law enforcement sourcesĀ toldĀ the Associated Press.
The suspect, presumed to be Boelter, left behind a target list with more than 70 names, including top Minnesota Democrats like Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and abortion providers and advocates, according to CNN and ABC News.
Boelter, 57, was appointed to Minnesotaās Governorās Workforce Development Board by Walz in 2019, according to a document available online. The board advises the governor on Minnesotaās workforce.
Boelter is listed as director of security patrols for Praetorian Guard Security Services, a Minnesota company that offers āresidential security patrolsā by guards who are āarmedā and āuniformed,ā according to its site.
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This incident highlights the growing concern of political violence in the US. What measures can be taken to prevent such targeted attacks, and how can leaders promote a more civil and respectful discourse?”