The suspect in a deadly political shooting that rocked Minnesota this weekend has been captured after a multi-agency manhunt, officials confirmed late Sunday. Vance Boelter, the man accused of murdering state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and critically wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, was found hiding in a wooded area in Sibley County, Minnesota.

Governor Tim Walz has described the killings as a “politically motivated assassination,” a chilling development in an already volatile political environment. Authorities tracked Boelter to his home in Green Isle, a small town about an hour southwest of Minneapolis. After fleeing into the nearby forest, Boelter triggered a full-scale search that culminated with his arrest Sunday evening.

According to Alpha News, Boelter was first spotted in black clothing and carrying a backpack. He was seen running into the woods near his property. Law enforcement then deployed drones, which located the suspect. In a surreal scene described by journalist Liz Collin, Boelter was found lying in the fetal position before beginning to army crawl. Eventually, he rose to his feet with hands raised and surrendered to officers.

“At one point he was tucked in the fetal position and then began to army crawl until he eventually stood up to surrender,” Collin reported on X (formerly Twitter) around 10:30 p.m. Eastern.

Authorities have not yet released a motive, but the governor and other officials have called the attack “domestic terrorism” and “an attack on democracy.” While the political affiliations of the victims are clear—all were Democrats—the suspect’s ideology and reasons for targeting them remain under investigation.

Boelter’s wife was reportedly detained earlier in the weekend after police discovered she was in possession of passports, a large sum of cash, a weapon, and ammunition. Her role, if any, in the shootings is still unclear, but law enforcement sources confirmed she is cooperating with the investigation.

The attack occurred early Saturday morning, when Boelter allegedly entered the home of Rep. Hortman and opened fire. Both she and her husband were pronounced dead at the scene. Later, in a separate location, Sen. Hoffman and his wife were shot but survived. They remain hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

As news of Boelter’s capture broke, lawmakers and residents across Minnesota expressed relief—but also alarm over the political temperature in the state. Gov. Walz called for unity and condemned political violence in any form. “This is a time for Minnesota to come together, not pull apart,” he said in a Sunday night address. “We must never allow violence to become a tool of politics.”

Federal and state investigators are now combing through Boelter’s digital footprint, writings, and social contacts to determine what led to the ambush. FBI sources told Blaze News that Boelter may have been part of a loosely affiliated online group, but declined to share further details pending formal charges.

Security has also been tightened around the Minnesota State Capitol and the homes of other elected officials, particularly those in vulnerable districts or those who received threats in recent months.

The case remains a developing story, and Boelter is expected to be arraigned later this week. Prosecutors are reportedly preparing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, among other charges. A press conference is expected Monday afternoon to provide further details.