DOJ: Vance Boelter will not face the death penalty in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers (opens original article in a new tab)

The DOJ has decided that Vance Boelter will not face the death penalty for the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

• Vance Boelter is accused of killing Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband.
• Boelter is also accused of shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
• The DOJ has determined he will not face the death penalty.