June 15, 2025investigationdomestic terrorismpolitical violencelaw enforcementdemocracydemocracyrule of lawpolitical violence
FBI Arrests Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinations
The FBI arrested Vance Luther Bowen in connection with the assassination of Minnesota state legislators Melissa Hortman and John Marty, announcing federal charges of murder of federal officials and domestic terrorism. Investigators recovered a political manifesto at Bowen's residence citing grievances against Democratic elected officials and referencing online extremist content. The arrest came approximately 24 hours after the shootings following a manhunt across the Twin Cities metropolitan area.