• A manhunt is underway for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, suspected in the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers.
• Boelter's last text to a friend stated he "might be dead soon."
• Authorities found a "manifesto" in his abandoned vehicle with lists of officials.
• Boelter has links to evangelical ministries and claimed experience in security in conflict zones.
• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the shooting a politically motivated assassination.

The main suspect in a deadly shooting that killed Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and injured State Senator John Hoffman is 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter. A manhunt is currently in progress as Boelter remains at large, having been last seen wearing a light-colored cowboy hat and dark long-sleeved attire. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest, according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and India Times.

David Carlson, who shared a house with Boelter, reported that he last saw him on Friday night and received a troubling text the following morning where Boelter indicated he "might be dead soon." This alarming message prompted Carlson to contact the police, underlining his sense of betrayal for his long-time acquaintance and heartbreak for the victims of the shooting. Carlson stated that Boelter had been working at an eye donation center, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

Boelter has a diverse background, previously appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2016. He identified himself online as a Christian minister and a security expert with experience in volatile regions, including the Middle East and Africa. He and his wife operated Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC, which focused on armed security provision. However, claims regarding his extensive security credentials have not yet been validated, as indicated by multiple sources, including Reuters, South China Morning Post, and India Times.

Upon investigating his abandoned vehicle, authorities discovered a manifesto and a list of other lawmakers, indicating potential premeditation in the attacks. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans remarked that they are still exploring the motivations behind the shootings. Governor Tim Walz characterized the event as a politically motivated assassination, suggesting a broader context behind Boelter’s actions, as reported by Reuters, South China Morning Post, and India Times.