The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses was arrested and charged after a two-day manhunt involving more than 100 officers.

Authorities detained the wife of 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspect accused in the deadly shooting of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband early Saturday morning.

Law enforcement officers arrest a man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers after a two-day manhunt. WSJ’s John McCormick breaks down what we know about the gunman, his motive and the attacks.

Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested late Sunday night after what law enforcement officials said was the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history.

In a politically motivated attack, two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman was wounded. Authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for the suspect,