Vance Boelter, who was charged with murdering a Minnesota House Democrat and her husband, as well as nonfatal shootings of a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday. 

The plea comes after prosecutors said they wouldn't seek the death penalty, the Associated Press reported. 

Boelter was charged with murdering Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and with shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. 

His federal defense attorney described in detail the events that took place in the early hours of June 14, 2025, asking Boelter about his actions. Boelter replied with "yes" to the questions. 

Boelter allegedly came to the victims' doors disguised as a police officer and driving a fake squad car. In the course of the spree, he pressed a gun to Melissa Hortman's head and fired. He also wounded the Hortmans' golden retriever, who had to be euthanized. 

As part of the plea agreement, Boelton faces two life terms, plus 40 years.