Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter targeted Minnesota senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who shielded their daughter during the attack.

A massive law enforcement operation is ongoing as authorities search for Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man suspected of the politically-motivated killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband,

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.

Thousands of "No Kings" protests were scheduled nationwide as a symbol of resistance against President Donald Trump and the 250th anniversary parade of the U.S. Army.

State authorities have announced a press conference to provide an update on the search for Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man suspected of the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted assassination of Sen.