Man arrested after sending text including "threat of violence at the Capitol," Minnesota House GOP says
A man is in jail Thursday after the Minnesota House GOP says he threatened violence at the Minnesota State Capitol, just days after Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed.
A statement from House Republican staff says a legislator notified law enforcement on Wednesday of a "personal text message" received by a constituent that was threatening in nature.
"The threat was not aimed at any particular lawmaker but the message did include a threat of violence at the Capitol," the Minnesota House GOP said.
The man was questioned, arrested and is being held at Carver County Jail pending an appearance in court.
State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, both survived being shot multiple times inside their Champlin home. The couple is still recovering in the hospital.
Vance Boelter is facing both federal and state charges in the shootings, including stalking and murder. He was taken into custody Sunday night near his Sibley County home following a manhunt that lasted over 36 hours.
