<div class="css-17ih8de interactive-body"><style> .g-doc-page_paper:not(.g-doc-page_html) { padding-top: 129.41176470588235%; } </style> <div class="g-graphic"> <div class="g-doc-header"> <p class="sr-only">A PDF version of this document with embedded text is available at the link below:</p> <a class="g-download-link" href="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/08827f1e3615e211/100d22ed-full.pdf" target="_blank"> <h2>Download the original document (pdf)</h2> </a> </div> <div class="g-doc-wrapper g-ocr-ready"> <div class="g-item g-document"> <div class="g-doc-page_wrapper"> <div class="g-doc-page_container"> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-1"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 1 of 7" aria-describedby="page-1-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/1/output-1.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 1 of 7" aria-describedby="page-1-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/1/output-1.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-1-text">State of Minnesota County of Hennepin District Court 4th Judicial District Prosecutor File No. Court File No. 25A06438 27-CR-25-14999 State of Minnesota, VS. Plaintiff, VANCE LUTHER BOELTER COMPLAINT Warrant The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT I Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5(a), 609.19.1 Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 06/14/2025 Control #(ICR#): 20250631 Charge Description: That on or about June 14, 2025, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, VANCE LUTHER BOELTER, acting with the intent to kill, caused the death of Victim 1, using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS COUNT II Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5(a), 609.19.1 Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 06/14/2025 Control #(ICR#): 20250631 Charge Description: That on or about June 14, 2025, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, VANCE LUTHER BOELTER, acting with the intent to kill, caused the death of Victim 2, using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS 1</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-2"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 2 of 7" aria-describedby="page-2-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/2/output-2.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 2 of 7" aria-describedby="page-2-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/2/output-2.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-2-text">COUNT III Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5(a), 609.17.4(2), 609.19.1 Maximum Sentence: HALF OF, 40 YEARS Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 06/14/2025 Control #(ICR#): 20250631 Charge Description: That on or about June 14, 2025, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, VANCE LUTHER BOELTER, acting with the intent to kill, attempted to cause the death of Victim 3, using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS COUNT IV Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.5(a), 609.19.1 Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 06/14/2025 Control #(ICR#): 20250631 Charge Description: That on or about June 14, 2025, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, VANCE LUTHER BOELTER, acting with the intent to kill, attempted to cause the death of Victim 4, using a firearm. Minimum Sentence: 3 YEARS 2</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-3"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 3 of 7" aria-describedby="page-3-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/3/output-3.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 3 of 7" aria-describedby="page-3-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/3/output-3.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-3-text">STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE Complainant has investigated the facts and circumstances of this offense and believes the following establishes probable cause: On or about June 14, 2025, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Champlin Police officers responded to a shooting at a residence in Champlin, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The 911 caller reported that a masked person had come to their door and then shot their parents. Inside the residence, officers found two adults, male and female, who had been shot, referred to herein as Victim 3 and Victim 4. Victim 3 is a state legislator. Video surveillance footage from the exterior of the residence showed a Ford SUV with police-style lights parked in the driveway of the residence. It also showed a man, later identified as Defendant VANCE LUTHER BOELTER (07/23/1967), wearing a mask, a blue shirt, and a police-style tactical vest with a badge and yellow-gripped gun approach the front door with a flashlight. Defendant knocked on the door and announced himself as a police officer before entering the house and shooting Victims 3 and 4. The surveillance footage showed Defendant flee the residence and enter the police-style vehicle. Victim 3 and Victim 4 are currently alive and remain hospitalized. A short time later, The Brooklyn Park Police Department learned of the shooting in Champlin. Because one of the victims is a state legislator, police proactively sent patrol officers to the home of another state legislator in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota. When officers arrived at approximately 3:35 a.m., they saw the Ford SUV with police-style lights and immediately saw Defendant, still dressed as a police officer, shoot an adult man referred to herein as Victim 2 through the open door of the home. Police exchanged gunfire with Defendant, who fled inside the residence before escaping the area. Inside the residence, officers found two adults deceased from gunshot wounds-- Victim 2, and his wife, Victim 1. Victim 1 is also a state legislator. Officers searched Defendant's vehicle (registered to him) and located at least three AK-47 assault rifles, a 9mm handgun, as well as a list of names and addresses of other public officials. Officers canvassed the surrounding area and located a ballistic vest, a disassembled 9mm firearm, a mask, and a gold police- style badge. Defendant is the listed purchaser for at least four of the recovered firearms. Additionally, investigators spoke with a person familiar with Defendant who positively identified him as the man on the Champlin residence surveillance footage. Because Defendant has not been apprehended and this case has significant media attention, your complainant requests this warrant be sealed. 3</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-4"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 4 of 7" aria-describedby="page-4-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/4/output-4.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 4 of 7" aria-describedby="page-4-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/4/output-4.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-4-text">SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be: (1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2. Complainant SA Rachel Nelson 1430 Maryland Avenue E Special Agent Electronically Signed: 06/14/2025 06:22 PM Hennepin County, Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55106 Badge: 64 Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Patrick Lofton Assistant County Attorney 300 S 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55487 (612) 348-5550 Electronically Signed: 06/14/2025 06:17 PM 4</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-5"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 5 of 7" aria-describedby="page-5-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/5/output-5.png" height="1584" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1224"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 5 of 7" aria-describedby="page-5-text" class="g-doc-image" height="1584" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/5/output-5.png" width="1224"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-5-text">FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant's arrest or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court, or Defendant's detention, if already in custody, pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s). SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear as directed in the Notice of Hearing before the above-named court to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued. X WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than 36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. Execute in MN Only ☑ Execute Nationwide Execute in Border States ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings. Bail: $5,000,000.00 Conditions of Release: This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer as of the following date: June 14, 2025. Judicial Officer Jean Burdorf Electronically Signed: 06/14/2025 06:27 PM Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA State of Minnesota VS. Plaintiff VANCE LUTHER BOELTER Defendant LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Warrant upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: 5</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-6"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 6 of 7" aria-describedby="page-6-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/6/output-6.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 6 of 7" aria-describedby="page-6-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/6/output-6.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-6-text">Name: Alias Names/DOB: SID: Height: Weight: Eye Color: Hair Color: Gender: DEFENDANT FACT SHEET VANCE LUTHER BOELTER Race: Fingerprints Required per Statute: MALE White Yes Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: No Driver's License #: SILS Person ID #: SILS Tracking No. Case Scheduling Information: Alcohol Concentration: 957043 3465529 This complaint should be filed under seal. An order has been signed and sent to CCU. 6</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-doc-page g-doc-page_image" data-hasannotations="false" id="page-7"> <div class="g-doc-page_inner clearfix"> <div class="g-doc-page_paper doc-shell"> <img alt="Page 7 of 7" aria-describedby="page-7-text" class="g-doc-image lazyload" data-src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/7/output-7.png" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png" width="1700"/> <noscript> <img alt="Page 7 of 7" aria-describedby="page-7-text" class="g-doc-image" height="2200" src="https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ccd9d7810f0e3ff7/7/output-7.png" width="1700"/> </noscript> <p class="g-doc-text" id="page-7-text">STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID Cnt Statute Nbr Туре Offense Date(s) Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC Level GOC Controlling Agencies Case Numbers 1 Charge 6/14/2025 609.19.1(1) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Penalty 6/14/2025 609.19.1 Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree Penalty 6/14/2025 609.11.5(a) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm Use or Possession 2 Charge 6/14/2025 609.19.1(1) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Penalty 6/14/2025 609.19.1 Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree Penalty 6/14/2025 609.11.5(a) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm Use or Possession 3 Charge 6/14/2025 609.19.1(1) Felony H2213 A MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Penalty 6/14/2025 609.19.1 Felony H2213 A MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder 2nd Degree Penalty 6/14/2025 609.17.4(2) Felony H2213 A MNBCA0000 20250631 Anticipatory Crimes-Attempts-Penalty-1/2 Of Intended Penalty 6/14/2025 609.11.5(a) Felony H2213 A MNBCA0000 20250631 Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm Use or Possession 4 Charge 6/14/2025 609.19.1(1) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated Penalty 6/14/2025 609.19.1 Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Murder - 2nd Degree Penalty 6/14/2025 609.11.5(a) Felony H2213 MNBCA0000 20250631 Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment-Firearm Use or Possession 7</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-img-overlay_container" id="g-img-overlay"> <div class="g-img-overlay"> <div class="g-img-overlay_inner"> <img alt="Image of the selected page" class="g-img-image" src="https://static01.nyt.com/packages/flash/multimedia/ICONS/transparent.png"/> <div id="g-img-close"> <span class="g-img-icon-text">Close</span> <span class="g-img-icon g-close">×</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>