Wisconsin Political Leaders' Names Were on Minnesota Man Shooting Spree

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was included in a list of names found in the vehicle of a man accused in the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Baldwin’s office has confirmed that law enforcement informed the Senator that her name was on the list. Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and killing Democratic Minnesota state Representative and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and shooting and injuring Democratic state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.

Democrats U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan and State Senator Kelda Roys have also confirmed they were on the list.

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