MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Amid increased Security at the Capitol, both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature held moments of silence Wednesday for the victims of last weekend’s political violence in Minnesota.
“Political violence is never the answer. You know we need to solve our differences through through legislation. So obviously our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. We’re happy and thankful and grateful for the efforts of law enforcement in Minnesota for their swift action,” said Senate Majority Leader Devin Lemahieu.
Vance Boelter, the man who faces both state and federal charges in the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and the wounding of another lawmaker and his spouse, has Wisconsin connections. Boelter and his wife have previously owned property in the state and incorporated two businesses here, a security firm and a religious ministry, neither of which are still in existence.
