Fundraisers Surpass $400,000 Following Minnesota Shooting Attacks

In the week since a violent attack on Minnesota lawmakers, online donation campaigns have raised nearly $400,000 to aid the victims and their families.

Just days after the shooting that critically injured state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, the Fernbrook Elementary School PTO launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their recovery. The fundraiser has already amassed over $184,974 toward a $210,000 goal. Funds will cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, home security upgrades, and daily living costs.

Yvette and John Hoffman smiling — Yvette Hoffman was discharged from the hospital Thursday, while Sen. John Hoffman remains in critical but stable condition.

Yvette, who was shot eight times during the early-morning assault, was released from the hospital Thursday. Sen. Hoffman, shot nine times, remains in critical but stable condition. The Hoffmans expressed gratitude to donors, saying the campaign has helped them begin to rebuild their lives.

They also shared sorrow over the deaths of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed in the attack. Their daughter, Hope, previously attended school with the Hortmans’ daughter, Sophie. A separate GoFundMe for the Hortman children, started by Melissa’s brother, has raised over $195,137 of its $200,000 goal.

The Hortman family — The Hortmans’ adult children, Sophie and Colin, are devastated by the loss of their parents and have spoken about their grief.

Sophie and Colin expressed their heartbreak, reflecting on their parents’ warmth and love that deeply touched those around them. Their uncle, Patrick Haluptzok, shared a heartfelt message about wanting to support the family during this difficult time.

Surveillance footage of the suspect — Authorities released footage of the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who faces federal charges for the shootings.

Vance Luther Boelter faces federal charges of stalking and murder for targeting lawmakers and their spouses. He has not entered a plea. Reports indicate he possessed a cache of automatic weapons and a list of 45 individuals, including officials and abortion providers, whom he intended to target.