A longtime political lobbyist in Minnesota has been criminally charged after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at the State Capitol, boasting about buying 500 rounds of ammunition and expressing violent intentions toward lawmakers.

Jonathan Bohn, 41, of Woodbury, was charged with one felony count of making violent threats following a disturbing series of text messages he allegedly sent to a former friend on June 18, 2025.

The recipient, alarmed by the threats, reported the messages to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, prompting an investigation that revealed a string of chilling statements, including:

– “Today I bought 500 bullets. I can’t wait to shoot one of you mother—-ers in the face.”
– “Excited to have my gun at the capitol and blow somebody’s fu—– face off.”
– “You’re a s— person.”
– “I can’t wait to pop ne you morher——- in the head.”

Authorities say the victim and Bohn hadn’t communicated for quite some time, reportedly due to political disagreements, and the messages came out of nowhere. The individual was so disturbed that he left a restaurant early, went home, and locked his doors. He also told police he had difficulty sleeping and felt heightened anxiety given Bohn’s frequent visits to the Capitol as a registered lobbyist.

A press statement from Minnesota House Information Services confirmed that the threats were not directed at any one legislator, but the timing raises red flags across the state government.

The incident comes just days after the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, which followed the assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. That mass shooting was allegedly carried out by Vance Boelter, 57, a deranged man who posed as a law enforcement officer before going on a rampage targeting elected officials.

Boelter is in federal custody at the Sherburne County Jail and awaiting further court proceedings.

According to authorities, Boelter visited the homes of two additional legislators—Rep. Kristin Bahner and Sen. Ann Rest—before his rampage was halted. Bahner was not home, and Boelter reportedly encountered a police officer while surveilling Rest’s residence.

The recent bloodshed has forced scrutiny on how far-left activism, doxxing websites, and political extremism may be fueling rising threats to public officials.

In his written statement following his arrest, Bohn attempted to deflect responsibility by invoking grief over recent violence:

“Earlier this week, I was grieving the horrific acts of violence committed against my friends and colleagues... I used language that I deeply regret. The words were spoken from pain, not from intent. I am a hurting person, not a violent one.”

He added, “This moment demands unity, compassion, and reflection — and I am committed to being part of that healing.”

Critics, however, argue that such statements ring hollow when paired with detailed fantasies about Capitol shootings and stockpiling ammunition.

The court has since imposed strict bail conditions on Bohn, including:

• No firearm possession
• No contact with the victim
• A mandatory distance of at least half a mile from the Minnesota Capitol

Bohn’s next court appearance is scheduled for August 27, 2025.

While the media continues to downplay the political motivations behind recent threats and violence, these events underscore a growing crisis: America’s political discourse isn’t just heated—it’s becoming deadly.