Political Violence Archives

Manhunt underway for 57-year-old Vance Boelter: Minnesota lawmaker, husband killed; second legislator wounded in politically motivated shootings

A 57-year-old man is being sought by authorities in connection with two politically motivated shootings that targeted Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday, killing former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, officials told the Associated Press.Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, according to two […]

Man arrested for arson, terrorism at Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s residence

Pennsylvania police arrested a 38-year-old man, Cody Balmer, on charges including attempted murder, terrorism, and aggravated arson following an early morning fire at the official residence of Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro. Authorities say the governor and his family were inside the Georgian-style mansion in Harrisburg when the fire broke out in a separate section of […]