Morning Report — Minnesota shootings renew concerns over lawmaker security

Minnesota law enforcement authorities late Sunday apprehended Vance Boelter, 57, suspected in the weekend murders of state lawmakers, which led to the largest manhunt in the state’s history.

Boelter is accused of murdering state House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman and injuring State Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife Yvette. 

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who announced Boelter’s arrest shortly before midnight after a two-day search, described the shootings as “targeted political violence.” 

The violence has renewed concerns from members of Congress about security and threats facing elected officials and their families.