SUSPECT CAPTURED: Vance Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shootings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as the woundings of another lawmaker and his wife, has been captured.

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her her husband were killed in a violent attack, while Sen. Hoffman and his wife are expected to survive.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson on Monday detailed the “chilling” background surrounding the fatal shootings of Democrat Minnesota state Rep.

The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, allegedly shot and killed Minnesota Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark. He is also accused of injuring another Democratic lawmaker in the state and his wife.

When the gunman in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers approached their homes early on Saturday morning, he was armed with not just a handgun but also a wealth of other gear: a black tactical vest, a badge, a flashlight, a Taser. He arrived in a black S.U.V. with flashing police lights.

Vance Boelter, who was arrested overnight near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota, is facing federal charges and state charges, including first-degree murder, officials said.

Father Joe Whalen shared the community’s grief in a statement over the weekend, after state Rep. Melissa Hortman — who once taught Sunday school — and her husband, Mark, were murdered.

A vehicle left near State Rep. Melissa Hortman's house had a manifesto with a list of lawmakers, making authorities believe these were targeted attacks.

The man suspected of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and shooting and wounding a second lawmaker and his wife is due in court.

Victim Yvette Hoffman previously worked at the STAR 102.5 radio station while suspect Vance Boelter took classes at Des Moines Area Community College.

The violent tragedies in Minnesota continue to shock the nation. In Connecticut, state lawmakers are saddened, and some are feeling vulnerable.

Police are searching for a 57-year-old man after the killings of a state lawmaker and her husband, and the shooting of a state senator in a separate attack.