BREAKING UPDATE: Minnesota Police Release Shocking Security Footage of Suspected Assassin Impersonating Officer Before Fatal Attacks on Democratic Lawmakers
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — In a chilling development that has stunned the nation, Minnesota authorities have released surveillance footage showing the suspected assassin responsible for the deadly shootings of multiple Democratic lawmakers. The suspect, now in custody, was captured on home security systems wearing a latex mask and impersonating a police officer, entering the residences of the victims during the early morning hours.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), alongside the Minneapolis Police Department, held a joint press briefing Sunday morning to present the new evidence and provide a clearer timeline of the events leading up to what officials are calling one of the most brazen political assassination attempts in recent state history.
According to law enforcement, the suspect gained access to multiple private residences under the false pretense of conducting “emergency law enforcement business.” The latex mask, part of an elaborate disguise, was designed to obscure the suspect’s identity and mimic the facial features of a real officer. He was dressed in what appeared to be a standard police uniform, complete with a fake badge and utility belt.
“This individual went to great lengths to deceive, infiltrate, and ultimately assassinate elected officials who were targeted specifically because of their political affiliations,” said Chief Nolan Whittaker of the Minneapolis PD. “This was a calculated, premeditated operation driven by ideology and enabled by deception.”
The victims, all members of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, were attacked in their homes late Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday. Two lawmakers have been confirmed deceased, while a third remains hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released the names of all the victims pending notification of extended family.
Investigators confirmed that the suspect was a registered Republican, a detail that adds a stark political dimension to the case and has already ignited national conversations about the rise in political extremism and domestic threats to public officials. While police were careful not to suggest direct ties to any specific organization, they noted that digital forensic teams recovered multiple posts and documents from the suspect’s home that expressed anti-government and anti-leftist sentiment, along with references to “cleaning house” and “defending the Constitution.”
Police say the suspect’s method of operation was highly sophisticated. Not only did he use law enforcement impersonation to gain access to secure spaces, but he also managed to disable certain home security systems before entry—suggesting advanced planning and potential familiarity with security technology.
The suspect was apprehended after attempting to flee a fourth targeted location in Hennepin County. A concerned neighbor reportedly called 911 after noticing erratic behavior and an unmarked vehicle parked outside a home at 3:12 a.m. Officers responding to the call engaged the suspect, who initially resisted arrest before being subdued and taken into custody without further violence. Weapons and tactical gear were recovered from the scene.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a statement Saturday evening condemning the attacks:
“This is a dark moment for Minnesota and for our democracy. No public servant should ever fear for their life simply for doing their job. My heart is with the victims, their families, and every Minnesotan grieving tonight. We will not allow violence and intimidation to shake the foundations of our civic life.”
National leaders and civil rights organizations have also weighed in. Several members of Congress have called for increased security for elected officials at all levels of government, while watchdog groups are sounding the alarm over escalating threats from radicalized individuals targeting political figures.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have now joined the investigation to determine if the suspect had any accomplices or connections to extremist groups, and whether the killings were part of a broader plot.
As the investigation unfolds, Minnesotans and Americans across the country are left grappling with the implications of a crime that touches at the very heart of democratic institutions—public servants targeted in their homes, under cover of darkness, by a disguised assassin whose actions appear to be driven by political hate.
Authorities expect to release more detailed information, including the suspect’s identity, criminal charges, and forensic findings, in a formal press release within the next 24 to 48 hours. In the meantime, heightened security measures are being implemented around state government buildings and the private residences of other elected officials.
This remains a developing story.
