Shooter in Minnesota lawmakers attack pleads not guilty to murder charges

Published August 7, 2025 3:34pm ET



Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating two Minnesota lawmakers and wounding two others, pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Boelter’s lawyer entered a not guilty plea during his Thursday arraignment, according to the Associated Press. Boelter spoke briefly to acknowledge the charges and thank the judge.

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