Suspected political assassin Vance Boelter’s stunning cache of guns and the rubber mask he allegedly used to carry out the twisted shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses were revealed in new photos Monday.
Federal authorities released the images as they charged Boelter with stalking and murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman as his wife early Saturday morning.
Photos show multiple weapons — including AK-47-style rifles — inside Boelter’s SUV, as well as numerous backpacks in the vehicle.
Police showed the rubber mask Vance Boelter allegedly used in the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman. REUTERS
They also revealed the weapons stashed in his car. REUTERS
Five firearms were recovered from the SUV, including semi-automatic, assault style rifles and a large trove of ammunition, authorities said.
Several notebooks that listed the names of other Minnesota state and federal elected officials were also found in the car, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota said.
Another image shows the rubber face mask on the ground, which Boelter allegedly used to disguise himself during his heartless attack, according to law enforcement.
Boelter is seen being taken into custody. via REUTERSA previous photo showed Boelter allegedly donning the creepy mask in doorbell cam footage.
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Boelter, 57, is facing both federal and state charges after he led police on a two-day manhunt that ended Sunday night.
“Vance Luthor Boelter went on a violent rampage against our elected officials,” acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said.
“These were targeted political assassinations the likes of which have never been seen in Minnesota. It was an attack on our state and on our democracy. We will not rest until he is brought to justice.”
