In a letter to the FBI director, Boelter wrote that the governor had instructed him to kill two U.S. senators, officials said.

Vance Boelter has been formally indicted on six federal crimes, including stalking and murder, for the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife,

He has been charged with the murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and in the shooting of John and Yvette Hoffman, and the attempted shooting of their daughter.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is expected to deliver an update on federal charges filed against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

The indictment handed up lists murder, stalking and firearms charges against Vance Boelter, and could carry the federal death penalty.

The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, recently spoke with the New York Post from Sherburne County Jail.

A grand jury indicted the 57-year-old Tuesday after he embarked on ‘a murderous rampage targeting Minnesota’s elected officials and their families’

Suspect Vance Boelter claims his alleged killing of Minnesota politician was not related to President Donald Trump or pro-life views, referencing an unreleased letter.