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Video footage has surfaced showing Vance Boelter, the suspected Minnesota lawmaker assassin, delivering a speech at a seminar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2022.
“And when I get excited, I wanna dance,” Boelter shouted while jumping up and down. “And what Jesus did for me.”
“He saved my life!” Boelter exclaimed. “WOOO, I’m excited about God! And I wanna worship him!”
Video shows Boelter continuing to jump up and down, shouting and praising God as he shared his message.
MAU added that they were “devastated” to learn the news of the “tragic incident.”
“We are devastated by the tragic and senseless act of violence that claimed the life of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband and left State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse critically injured,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the families affected by this unimaginable loss. We are keeping Senator Hoffman and his wife in our prayers and wish them a full and swift recovery.”
Boelter was charged in Hennepin County with four felony counts of second-degree murder with intent (not premeditated).
The complaint charges Boelter with two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Victims 1 and 2 — identified as Melissa and Mark Hortman — and two counts of attempted second-degree murder for the shootings of Victims 3 and 4 — identified as John and Yvette Hoffman. All charges are felonies, and each carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years due to the use of a firearm.
Fox News’ Audrey Conklin, Peter D’Abrosca and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
