Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Salon
Salon
Politics
Garrett Owen

Break-in at home of slain MN lawmaker

The home of slain former Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark was broken into by an unknown individual, authorities reported on Wednesday. 

According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, an overnight break-in resulted in damage to the home. Plywood, which had covered the windows, was torn off, and a window was broken. Police share that investigators processed the home on Saturday and boarded it up on Sunday morning.

"The home was once again processed by crime scene investigators for evidence of the burglary," the department shared in a statement. "The home appeared to have been searched by an unknown individual; however, the family has indicated that they don’t believe anything is missing." 

Police share that family members took valuables from the home prior to the break-in. The department is asking neighbors and witnesses to call the police to report any valuable information.

Double murder suspect Vance Boelter is facing six federal and four state charges for his allegedly carrying multiple shootings of Minnesota Democrats. Boelter was taken into custody early Monday morning after being tracked down to a wooded area near his home outside of Minneapolis.

Following his arrest, federal prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder, along with stalking and firearms charges. Boelter allegedly impersonated an officer to gain entry to the Hortmans' home before killing them in what is being called a politically motivated attack.    

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.