A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from the killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted murder of a state senator and his wife.

According to local media reports from a Minneapolis courtroom, Vance Luther Boelter, 58, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on six federal counts, including murder, firearms, and stalking offenses.

Boelter's plea change came after the Justice Department agreed not to seek the death penalty. Federal prosecutors informed the court Wednesday that the decision was made under the terms of a proposed plea agreement, and they recommended a sentence of two life terms plus 40 years.

Authorities said Boelter disguised himself as a police officer during the June 14, 2025, attacks. He allegedly wore a silicone mask and drove an SUV bearing a license plate that read "Police." Investigators later found a list of more than 45 Minnesota legislators and public officials inside the vehicle.

Boelter fatally shot Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, at their home. He also shot and wounded Democratic state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their residence a few miles away.

The attacks drew national attention as a stark example of rising political violence in the United States. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the killings as a "politically motivated assassination," while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned them as "horrific political violence."

Following the shootings, law enforcement launched what became the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, capturing Boelter after two days. In addition to the federal case, he still faces state charges that include two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and four counts of first-degree attempted murder.