Shelter-in-Place Ordered in Faxon Township as Search Intensifies for Minnesota Shooter Vance Boelter
Sunday Evening, June 15, 2025: VANCE LUTHER WAS ARRESTED SUNDAY EVENING IN GREEN ISLE, MN.
FAXON TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA - Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for residents of Faxon Township on Sunday morning after a vehicle and personal items believed to belong to fugitive Vance Boelter were discovered in the area.
The Sibley County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the vehicle and several items — including a distinctive cowboy hat Boelter was last seen wearing — were located near the intersection of Minnesota Highway 25 and 301 Avenue. The discovery has prompted a large-scale law enforcement response involving dozens of officers, SWAT teams, and the Minnesota State Patrol.
The location where the vehicle and items were found is about 10-15 minutes east of Green Isle, Minnesota, and about two miles from the Boelter family residence. Law enforcement and SWAT teams were seen searching that residence yesterday afternoon.
Rough location where Boelter’s vehicle and items connected to him were found.
Boelter is wanted in connection with a series of violent incidents, including the targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday morning. The shooting resulted in the death of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and severely injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
Out of an abundance of caution, residents of Faxon Township have been asked to remain indoors, lock all doors and windows, secure their vehicles, and report any suspicious activity immediately to 911.
Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is described as a white male, 6'1" tall, approximately 220 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
This is a developing story. Residents are urged to follow updates from local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
Original Story: Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses Shot in Apparent Targeted Political Attack; Rep. Hortman and Husband Killed
Additional Story Coverage: FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Information on Suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, in Shooting of Minnesota Lawmakers
The red star is the rough location where the shootings occurred early Saturday morning. The red box is the location of the active search for Boelter. The two areas are roughly 1 hour away, approximately 50-55 miles apart.
Submit a Tip
Anyone with information about Boelter’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately:
FBI Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
Minnesota BCA Tipline: 1-877-996-6222
Email: bca.tips@state.mn.us
Online: tips.fbi.gov
Tips can also be submitted to any local FBI office or the nearest American embassy or consulate.
Further updates will be provided as new details become available. This is still developing.
