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Vance Luther Boelter — the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and opening fire on another elected official and his spouse — was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Boelter, 58, received two consecutive life sentences, plus 40 years in prison, all to be served consecutively, FOX 9 reported. A mugshot of Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter in custody at Hennepin County Jail. On Thursday, Boelter was sentenced to two life sentences. (Hennepin County Jail)The sentence was part of a plea deal that allowed Boelter to avoid the death penalty.This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.
