ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota law enforcement is asking the public to be aware that the man suspected in the shooting of two lawmakers is armed, dangerous, and on the run. 

The suspect is identified as Vance Luther Boelter, 57. Officials said he may be wearing a light colored cowboy hat and a long-sleeved collared shirt. The photo above of Boelter in a cowboy hat was taken from a business security camera Saturday in Minneapolis. Authorities believe he is trying to flee the area. 

Boelter is wanted after State Rep. and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park and her husband, Mark, were killed. State Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times and are recovering. 

Officials say when the Hoffmans were shot around 2 a.m., the suspect left behind a list of elected officials, including Hortman. When authorities went to Hortman’s house for the welfare check, the suspect was there posing as an officer. Gunfire was exchanged and the suspect ran away. His vehicle was left behind with license plates that said “police.” 

A shelter-in-place for the area around the Hortmans’ Brooklyn Park home has been listed as of about 3:20 p.m. Saturday. Authorities believe Boelter is armed and dangerous and say no one should approach him. If anyone sees him, call 911 immediately. You can also call in tips to the Minnesota BCA at (877) 996-6222. Emails can be sent to bca.tips@state.mn.us.