Chicago: Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi revealed his name was found in the notes of a man accused of carrying out a deadly political attack in Minnesota. The shooter, Vance Boelter, is facing multiple state and federal charges after a brutal assault that left two people dead and two others wounded.
Krishnamoorthi said authorities informed him that he was listed among several potential targets in documents recovered from the suspect. His statement comes just hours after Michigan Representative Shri Thanedar also said his name appeared on the same hit list.
Krishnamoorthi issued a public statement on after learning about the threat. “I have been informed that my name was included in the notes of the Minnesota suspect accused of assassinating an elected official, murdering her husband, and targeting others,” he said.
He also expressed deep concern over the violent attacks and offered his support to the victims. “This brutal attack was devastating and terrifying on many levels,” Krishnamoorthi said. “Priya and I have spent much of the last few days thinking about Rep. Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as Sen. Hoffman and his wife Yvette.”
He emphasized that political violence must be rejected at all levels. “Political violence has no place in America — full stop,” Krishnamoorthi posted on X. “Even in this time of great division, we should all agree on that.”
The inclusion of high-profile Indian American lawmakers in the shooter’s documents has raised alarms in Washington and across the country. Both Krishnamoorthi and Thanedar have voiced concern over the rising threat of political violence.
Thanedar also shared his reaction, stating that he was shocked to learn that his name was part of the hit list. Like Krishnamoorthi, he reaffirmed his commitment to public service and called for unity in the face of hate.
Federal and state agencies continue to investigate Boelter’s motives. While the full details remain unclear, early reports suggest political ideology may have played a role in the attacks.
