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Minnesota shootings

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Hortman parents voice relief after Boelter sentenced to two consecutive life terms

Jul 23, 2026

The short AP video clip features statements from Melissa Hortman's parents following the July 23, 2026 federal sentencing of Vance Boelter. Boelter received two consecutive life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to stalking and murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman and attacking another legislator's family in June 2025. Parents express relief that the perpetrator will not harm others and note the lasting grief and widespread public support. The second paragraph covers sourcing via direct on-camera family quotes and references the emotional impact and community response.

▶ Source: Associated Press

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Minnesota prosecutors receive federal evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti shootings

Jul 14, 2026

The segment covers a July 13, 2026, announcement by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty that federal authorities turned over long-withheld evidence, including hard drives with witness statements and body camera footage plus Renee Good's vehicle, related to the January 2026 fatal shootings of Good and Alex Pretti and the wounding of Julio Sosa-Celis during immigration enforcement actions. Moriarty notes the material clarifies interactions previously known only through media reports and restores standard federal-state cooperation. The second paragraph addresses sourcing via the county attorney's public statement referencing federal partners and media reports on body cameras.

▶ Source: Associated Press