Dr. Vance Boelter E.d.E, CEO of Red Lion Group Identified as Shooter in Melissa Hortman Case

By James Berreth on June 14th, 2025

Earlier, the Associated Press identified Vance Boelter as a suspect in the shooting deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the attempted assassination of John and Yvette Hoffman. A quick search led to the website www.mnafricaunited.org which included a photo of Dr. Boelter. It claims he is the CEO of Praetorian Guard Security Services in Minnesota. Dr. Boelter currently resides with his wife Jenny and their children. Basil Ajuo, CEO of MAU, confirmed Dr. Boelter had only participated in speaking engagements for MAU and was not a regular employee.

MAU has an office at the 7900 block of Brooklyn Blvd. in Brooklyn Park.

A tip line has been set up to assist in the investigation of this morning’s shooting. If you have any information that could lead to the arrest of Vance Luther Boelter, please call 877-996-6222. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous—if spotted, do not approach. Instead, call 911 immediately.