In a tragic incident in Minnesota, Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two of attempted murder for allegedly opening fire on two legislators and their spouses. The shooting resulted in the death of Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while also seriously injuring state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Boelter reportedly impersonated a police officer to gain access to the legislators’ homes, wearing a convincing uniform and driving a vehicle resembling a police SUV.

The manhunt for Boelter ended after he fired shots at the police and fled on foot, eventually being apprehended in a rural area in Sibley county, south-west of Minneapolis. This incident has left the state of Minnesota reeling from the devastating consequences of one individual’s actions.

In another concerning development, Iranian missiles struck the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, leading to deaths and injuries. The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated, with Iran firing over 100 missiles in retaliation for Israel’s attack on Tehran’s nuclear program. This has raised fears of a broader Middle East war among world leaders attending the G7 meeting.

Furthermore, in Gaza, at least eight Palestinians were killed in gunfire near food distribution points, prompting concerns about ongoing violence in the region. Despite these tragic events, global attention seems to be shifting towards the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, potentially diverting focus from the situation in Gaza.