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Following an intense two-day search, Vance Boelter, the individual suspected of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers, has been apprehended. Lawmakers in Minnesota, along with the governor, are showing gratitude towards those who aided in his capture.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth took to social media to express how glad she was that the suspect was now in custody and the nightmare was ending.
“I am relieved that this ordeal has concluded with the arrest of the suspect so that he can be formally charged, prosecuted, and held accountable for the terror he has inflicted on Minnesota. My sincere thanks go out to the local, state, and federal authorities who ensured that this malevolent individual faces the consequences of his actions,” she expressed.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and House Speaker Lisa Demuth have both issued statements appreciating everyone who played a role in ensuring that the accused assailant, Vance Boelter, faces justice.
“As a country we cannot become numb to this violence. We are a deeply divided nation. That has become even more clear over the last two days. The way we move forward and solve the problems facing our nation is not through hate. It is not through violence. It is through humility, and grace, and civility,” he said in a statement Sunday night.
He also asked that members of the community acknowledge the pain and grief endured by the Hortman’s family and that they take comfort in the couple’s memory.
Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was fatally shot early Saturday. (Glen Stubb via Getty.)
“To Melissa and Mark’s family: I cannot fathom your pain, your grief. Let us take solace in their memory, in Melissa’s legacy of selfless, pragmatic, gentle public service. The state of Minnesota grieves with you” said Walz.
“To our law enforcement officers: thank you for your courage, your service, and your professionalism. You have saved lives,” Walz expressed to those involved in the arrest.
“As we heal, we will not let fear win,” he said.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klombuchar of Minnesota thanked all law enforcement officers involved in tracking down the suspect, calling their efforts “a mammoth and heroic effort.”Â
Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin contributed to this article.
