Key Point Summary – Minnesota victim shielded daughter

• Yvette Hoffman shielded her daughter during the shooting
• Gunman posed as a cop during overnight ambush
• Senator John Hoffman was shot six times
• Yvette took five bullets while protecting her family
• Their daughter Hope Hoffman survived without injury
• Killer fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman later that night
• Police uncovered a political hit list and anti-abortion manifesto

Terror at 2 A.M.

At first, they thought it was just a knock.

Then came the gunshots.

In the quiet suburb of Champlin, Minnesota, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were jolted awake in the early hours of June 14. However, what followed wasn’t routine. It was a calculated, cold-blooded assassination attempt.

The masked shooter wore a police uniform. He arrived with a plan. And he left chaos behind.

She Shielded Her Daughter Without Hesitation

As bullets tore through the living room, Yvette Hoffman didn’t flinch. Instead, she launched herself over her daughter Hope, shielding the young woman from the spray of gunfire.

Because of her actions, Hope survived without a scratch. Yvette, however, was hit five times. Her husband, Senator Hoffman, took six bullets to his chest and arms.

Though severely wounded, both lived. Their survival is being called miraculous.

A Family’s Horror Becomes Public

Shortly after the attack, Yvette’s nephew, Mat Ollig, shared a gut-wrenching post online. He revealed the terrifying truth.

“Early this morning, an absolute vile piece of s—t dressed as a cop broke into my aunt and uncle’s house and shot him six times and my aunt five times,” he wrote. “My aunt threw herself on her daughter, using her body as a shield to save her life.”

The post quickly went viral, sparking outrage across social media.

The Gunman Didn’t Stop There

While the Hoffmans were being rushed into surgery, the killer had already moved on. Less than 90 minutes later, he arrived at a second address—this time in Brooklyn Park.

There, he fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, inside their home.

According to officials, Boelter knocked, posed as an officer, then opened fire the moment the door opened. The attack was shockingly swift.

The Killer’s Costume Concealed Pure Evil

Although he wore a police badge and vest, surveillance video later showed something more disturbing. Beneath the uniform, the suspect wore a rubber mask.

Authorities confirmed his identity: Vance Luther Boelter, a former political appointee with ties to state workforce programs.

He had served under both Democratic and Republican governors. But something had changed in recent years.

Manifesto, Hit List, and “No Kings” Notes

After the shootings, police searched Boelter’s vehicle and property. What they found was chilling.

A hand-written manifesto listed 70 political figures. Some were marked with red circles. Others had stars. And across the top of one page were the words: “No Kings.”

This phrase echoed slogans from past anti-Trump protests. Yet the list suggested something much darker—premeditated political violence.

Shockingly, both Horton and Hoffman were named on it.

He Knew Who—and What—He Wanted

While many questioned how Boelter gained such access, others pointed to his background. Previously, he had been appointed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2016. Later, he continued under Governor Tim Walz in 2019.

During that time, he gathered information. He knew the addresses. He likely studied routines. And most of all, he harbored rage.

Both Horton and Hoffman were vocal supporters of reproductive rights. In fact, Rep. Hortman championed the PRO Act, which codified abortion rights in Minnesota.

So, was this about politics? Police say yes.

Terror Turns Minnesota Into a War Zone

Meanwhile, authorities set up a three-mile perimeter around the Brooklyn Park neighborhood. Helicopters hovered. SWAT teams moved door to door. Fear gripped the community.

Residents were told not to open the door—even to police—unless in pairs. Suspicion ran high.

By Saturday night, the lockdown lifted. But the anxiety didn’t fade.

One neighbor summed it up: “I thought it was a regular cop. Now I don’t know what’s real anymore.”

An Arrest—and a Possible Accomplice

Hours later, Boelter’s wife, Jenny, was pulled over near Onamia, Minnesota. With her were several relatives, weapons, and passports.

Police detained her for questioning. They suspect she may have known something—if not helped him prepare.

While she hasn’t been charged yet, her involvement is under review.

In the meantime, investigators are analyzing devices, emails, and financial records to map out every step of Boelter’s plan.

Recovery, Pain, and A Mother’s Courage

Doctors confirmed that both John and Yvette Hoffman survived surgery. The bullets missed their vital organs by inches.

Although the road to recovery will be long, Yvette is awake and talking. John remains in guarded condition, surrounded by family.

Hope Hoffman, the daughter Yvette shielded, has remained at her mother’s bedside.

Her survival has become a symbol of strength—and Yvette’s action, one of ultimate courage.