A disturbing break-in has been reported at the residence of the late Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, according to local authorities. The incident occurred following the tragic killings of Hortman and her husband, Mark, early Saturday morning. After a thorough investigation, crime scene investigators processed the home before it was boarded up on Sunday, as confirmed by Brooklyn Park police.
On Tuesday, family members of Hortman returned to their home to retrieve personal belongings and valuables. However, on Wednesday morning at approximately 8 a.m., police were alerted to an overnight burglary. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the plywood covering the back window had been forcibly removed and the window itself was shattered. This prompted another round of investigation by crime scene officials to collect evidence related to the break-in.
Preliminary findings suggest that the home had been searched by an unknown individual. Fortunately, the Hortman family has indicated that they do not believe any items are missing at this time. In light of this incident, the Brooklyn Park police department is urging local residents to review their surveillance camera footage and report any relevant information that could assist in the investigation.
The tragic events surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death have garnered significant attention. Vance Boelter has been charged with the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, along with wounding Democratic state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their residence in nearby Champlin on the same fateful morning. According to authorities, Boelter allegedly approached his victims' homes while impersonating a police officer and wearing a realistic latex mask.
Officials have indicated that Boelter stalked these individuals like prey, as stated by Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, Joseph Thompson. In a search of a home in north Minneapolis linked to Boelter, investigators found a list of public officials, which included notes under Melissa Hortman’s name detailing her family and political career, as well as observations about her home.
Vance Boelter now faces multiple serious charges, including federal accusations of stalking and firearms offenses, along with state charges of first-degree murder. Prosecutors have revealed that Boelter had a notebook in his car containing a list of 45 elected officials, indicating a disturbing pattern of targeting political figures.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Please stay tuned for further details on this unsettling situation.
