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.

Hours after the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, prominent conservative influencers spun unsubstantiated theories that the suspect was a left-wing extremist who targeted the Democratic-aligned leaders for voting against party lines, and did so with the blessing of the state’s top Democrat, Gov. Tim Walz.

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Vance Boelter was arrested for allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Here's everything to know about Vance Boelter.

The alleged killer left behind a ‘manifesto’ listing the names of 70 politicians, including Walz and his Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, and a stack of papers stating ‘No Kings’

Manhunt is underway for Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter of Green Isle, Sibley County. Photo shows him trying to enter a victim's home.

'We cannot become numb to this violence': Walz leads reactions after Boelter arrest originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Minnesota officials are speaking out following a nearly two-day manhunt for the suspected shooter in a targeted attack on two state lawmakers.

Boelter had also been a member of the Governor's Workforce Development Council in 2016 during the administration of then-Governor Mark Dayton.