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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2025
CONTACT:
Inspector Matt Rabe #216
Public Information Officer
BPPD-PIO@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8222
Brooklyn Park, MN July 26, 2025 – The timeline listed by the Minnesota Star Tribune in a recent article appears to have been generated by individuals without direct knowledge as to the facts and circumstances surrounding the morning of June 14th. The fact is, Brooklyn Park Officers acted swiftly with courage and bravery in the face of grave danger.
Officers did not violate departmental policy and, in fact, they conducted a rescue of Mark Hortman in the entryway of the home approximately 2 minutes and 12 seconds after the officer-involved shooting. With the knowledge officers had at the time, they followed training and policy by not entering the home.
Officers utilized a drone to search the home and discovered Melissa Hortman. Unfortunately, she had sustained injuries incompatible with life. Officers then entered the home to recover Melissa Hortman.
A Brooklyn Park sergeant on the scene requested that area law enforcement agencies be warned about an individual dressed as police shooting lawmakers approximately 27 minutes after the officer-involved shooting at the Hortman residence.
It’s unfortunate that such a tragic event is being litigated in the public eye by those without the necessary knowledge to provide critical context. It is also increasingly concerning that non-public data is being shared outside of the investigation. The Brooklyn Park Police Department has attempted to protect the integrity of what is an ongoing criminal investigation with the goal of holding Vance Boelter accountable for his heinous crimes.
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