Boelter claimed to have a doctorate of education, and said he spent extensive time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa — where he was seen in videos apparently preaching on stage.

Within hours of the shooting of two lawmakers and their spouses in the US state of Minnesota, social media posts began claiming, without evidence, that Governor Tim Walz ordered a "political hit" on his rivals,

Alleged shooter Vance Boelter and the late senator served concurrently on a statewide advisory board composed of government officials and citizen representatives from various industries.

Questions and misinformation have spread on social media and other platforms about the political views of the man suspected of assassinating Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman, and any connections that alleged gunman had to Gov.

Vance Boelter, the suspect in the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers, has been captured, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed in a news conference late Sunday.

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, Governor Tim Walz said.

Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in Minnesota shooting, was previously appointed to the Governor's Workforce Development Council by Tim Walz.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored “leading with grace and compassion” after a madman with a kill list targeted a pair of lawmakers and their spouses in his state — a different tune from two weeks prior, when he urged his fellow Dems to “be a little meaner” and “bully the s–t” out of people like President Trump.