Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman lived in West Des Moines for nearly a decade and is credited with forming an active Democratic Party there.

The suspect, identified by authorities as Vance Luther Boelter, posed as a law enforcement officer to gain access to the victims' homes.

MINNESOTA (TNND) — The man suspected of killing a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and wounding another will face "an array of federal charges" after he "stalked his victims like prey" and "shot them in cold blood," according to acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson.

Police continue their manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, which left one of the couples dead. Follow for live updates.

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is accused of impersonating a police officer and gunning down former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in their home. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot but survived. He was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, according to online records.

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning political violence following the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota legislators.

Suspected assassin Vance Boelter is seen during his arrest in Sibley County following a two-day manhunt in Minnesota. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said someone matching Boelter's was seen on a resident's trail camera. Boelter attempted to evade arrest for about an hour,… pic.twitter.com/AMnUbM85Nh