A private Bible college in Dallas is speaking out after learning that Vance Boelter 鈥� the 57-year-old man accused in a series of politically motivated shootings in Minnesota 鈥� briefly attended their program over three decades ago.
Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI), a Christian school in southern Dallas, confirmed in a public statement that Boelter was enrolled from 1988 until 1990. The school says it had no further contact with him after that time and strongly condemned the violence he is accused of committing.
Boelter was arrested last week following the fatal shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to stalking and shooting Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities say the attacks were politically motivated and targeted progressive lawmakers.
According to reporting from NPR, , despite having no formal training in the field. He worked in food service before the shootings.
Police have since found a hit list that reportedly of San Antonio.
CFNI, which was founded in 1970, is known for training missionaries and worship leaders in Pentecostal traditions. The school emphasized that Boelter鈥檚 actions are in no way representative of their mission or values.
Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the reported victims and the Texas lawmakers reportedly on the alleged list of targets. A previous version of this story also misattributed two quotes.
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