Security experts accused of killing lawmakers while impersonating police

Minnesota Man He was accused of murdering a lawmaker and her husband, leaving behind another lawmaker and his wife, and was injured while dressing a police officer. With its extensive security background, it raised questions about access to weapons and law enforcement uniforms, which authorities call “targeted” attacks.

Vance Luther Belter, 57 years old He was accused of murder Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, were in separate incidents early Saturday morning.

Bolters are said to have arrived at the house of law enforcement-like lawmakers, who are uniformed, driving a black SUV with flashing emergency lights and license plates that read “police.”

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“Boerter wore a black tactical vest and body armor. He carried a flashlight and a Beretta 9mm handgun,” Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said. “He was also wearing a surreal silicone mask. Senator Hoffman had a security camera. I saw footage from that camera. It’s cold. Boerter knocks on Senator Hoffman’s front door and repeats, “This is the police. I’ll open the door.”

When Hoffman and his wife approached, Belter reportedly shot them and lit a flashlight in their faces before escaping the scene. The couple’s daughter called 911, according to Thompson.

“Let’s say I’m an active cop,” Bill Stanton, a former NYPD officer and author of “Not Prepared,” told Fox News Digital. “And many of these states have different uniforms for each county, so if I roll and see a car with flashing lights, it might be a county I didn’t know about.

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After leaving Hoffman’s house, Belter allegedly drove to Hortman’s residence and knocked on the Congressman’s door wearing a silicon mask and a law enforcement uniform. at the same time, Local police I was on my way to Hoffman’s house to conduct a wellness check.

“The New Hope police officer stood up next to Belter and rolled the window and tried to talk to him,” Thompson said. “Belter didn’t respond. New Hope police officers proceeded to the state senator’s house and waited for law enforcement to arrive.

Beltar is said to have escaped on foot. Two Day Manhunt That ended with him being taken into custody safely.

Fox News Digital was unable to immediately identify Boelter’s lawyers.

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“My first instinct is (it) this wouldn’t be a fake cop trying to kill someone,” Stanton said. “The reason is that it’s very unusual because it’s a very heavy charge and you’re impersonating a police officer. That’s a big felony in many states.”

Boelter has an extensive history of private security training and worked as director of Praetorian Guard Security Services, CEO of Red Lion Group, his wife created Red Lion Group, according to LinkedIn Page.

“I have been working on projects with the Red Lion Group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa for the past three years,” Boerter wrote on his LinkedIn page last month.

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Beltar’s relationship between private security and previous law enforcement training may have provided him with the tools he needs to carry out suspicious crimes, Stanton said.

“It was a long decline into madness with this guy,” Stanton told Fox News Digital. “Obstracism – he started targeting. My guess is he’s been doing this for years, and finally there were some trigger events that made him activate.”

In addition to his security experience, Boerter is reportedly trained by members of the US military and private companies, and the Praetorian Guard Security website draws photos of tactical equipment and other police-style uniforms.

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However, Stanton pointed out that it is unlikely that an individual would go to the length of a spoofing police officer as he would commit a crime, and it is said that Bolter did so because of his prominent target.

“The chances of someone perpetuating themselves as a false cop are very rare (and therefore), you’re much more likely to rob, rob, or theft right upright,” Stanton said.

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While the likelihood of being approached by a false officer is less likely than being victimized by other crimes, Stanton emphasizes that if an individual appears suspicious, there are ways to stay safe, such as calling the police to verify the identity of the officer or handing over to the police station and driving.

“I’m watching a video of a thug trying to kick the door wearing a mask or a hoodie,” Stanton said. “That happens faster than anyone identifying themselves as a police officer. So don’t be scared and be prepared to ensure your situational awareness.”

It’s Boerter He was charged with two counts Stalking, two murders and two counts of firearms-related crimes in federal court. He also faces second-degree murder charges at the state level.