Cincinnati-area Representative Greg Landsman has reported that his name was found in evidence related to the investigation of Vance Boelter, the Minnesota murder suspect. According to LOCAL12, Landsman stated, "On Sunday morning, Capitol Police contacted my office to inform me that the FBI had found my name among the evidence collected during the search for a suspect in Minnesota." This chilling discovery was made while Boelter was still at large, prompting Landsman to swiftly coordinate with the Cincinnati Police Department to ramp up security measures for himself and his family.
Boelter, who is accused of the fatal shooting of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, was arrested following a search that ended on Sunday. Congressman Landsman expressed his relief at the arrest and acknowledged the ongoing nature of the investigation, "We want to keep you informed, but we do not currently have additional information to share," he told LOCAL12.
Further details from FOX19 reveal that Boelter meticulously planned the attacks against lawmakers by conducting surveillance missions and taking extensive notes on his targets. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson conveyed that Boelter even resorted to disguising himself as a police officer on the night of the attacks. Federal prosecutors have since charged the 57-year-old with federal murder and stalking offenses.
In a statement obtained by WLWT, Landsman said, "Since the suspect was still at large at that time, we worked very closely with the Cincinnati Police Department to arrange for increased security for my family and me." Landsman, who began serving Ohio's 1st congressional district in 2023, recognized the gravity of the situation and acted to ensure to protect his loved ones swiftly. Boelter's arrest came after a manhunt that brought him into custody late Sunday night.
Investigators have asserted that Boelter had researched his victims and their families using online methods to obtain personal information, including addresses. Authorities found a list of approximately 70 names in writings recovered from the scene, which included Landsman's name. Police have described the shootings as targeted attacks. Landsman and his office continue to follow the guidance of Capitol Police as the case against Boelter progresses.
