MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in June pleaded not guilty in federal court.

Vance Boelter also waived his right to have his charges read during the arraignment on Thursday morning.

The hearing came about three weeks after he was indicted on six counts, including murder, stalking, and firearms offenses related to the shootings of Melissa and Mark Hortman as well as John and Yvette Hoffman.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings

The backstory:

The Hortmans were fatally shot in the early morning hours of June 14 while the Hoffmans were seriously injured by gunfire.

Police say surveillance photos showed Boelter disguised as a police officer during the shootings.

At the Hortman home, officers say they confronted Boelter and exchan

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