Sen. Hoffman’s Family Sues Boelter for Slew of Crimes

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Senator John Hoffman’s family is suing Vance Boelter, the man accused of carrying out a targeted political attack last summer.

Fifty-seven-year-old Boelter disguised himself as a police officer and went to the Hoffmans’ Champlin home June 14th, 2025. He opened fire after a confrontation, shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette multiple times. They both survived while shielding their daughter, Hope.

The civil lawsuit accuses Boelter of assault, battery, emotional distress, and negligence, claiming he stalked the family ahead of the attack. It also details lasting physical and psychological injuries suffered by all three family members.

He’s also charged with fatally shooting House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert.

It’s unknown if he will face the death penalty.