Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative
June 16, 2025
The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a “bad place” where most churches didn’t oppose abortion. Vance Luther Boelter was captured Sunday following a massive multi-state search after authorities say he impersonated a police officer and gunned down two legislators and their spouses. Friends and former colleagues interviewed by The Associated Press described Boelter as a kind man of Christian faith who went to Trump campaign rallies and attended an evangelical church. He worked as a security contractor, a funeral service driver and a preacher.
