A long-time lobbyist in Minnesota faces criminal charges after reportedly threatening to shoot politicians at the Minnesota Capitol, describing how much ammunition he had and intending to “blow somebody’s face off.”
Jonathan Bohn, 41, of Woodbury, is chargedwith one count of threats of violence after a Waconia homeowner contacted the Carver County Sheriff’s Office on June 18, 2025, claiming to have received threatening text messages.
According to authorities, an investigator was able to analyze texts that were allegedly sent to Bohn, which included the following statements:
–“…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.”
The victim allegedly informed police enforcement that he began getting the text messages at 7:25 p.m. and was so disturbed that he left a restaurant early to return home and lock his doors. According to allegations, the victim and Bohn had not communicated in a “considerable amount of time” before receiving the text messages due to political disputes.
He also claimed to have had difficulties sleeping that night, as well as being concerned about Bohn’s regular visits to the state house as part of his lobbying efforts.
According to a press statement from the Minnesota House Information Services, the threat was not directed at a specific politician.
The House Sergeant at Arms Office has subsequently said that it is not aware of any such threats against workers at this time.
Bohn shared a written statement after his arrest: “Earlier this week, I was grieving the horrific acts of violence committed against my friends and colleagues. In the midst of this immense grief, I sent a series of heated and emotional texts to a friend of nearly thirteen years – someone with whom I’ve shared countless candid and passionate political conversations. In that moment of anguish, 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.
“I condemn violence in all its forms, and I agree with the calls from public officials and community leaders to turn down the temperature of our political discourse. I failed to do that here. I am profoundly sorry that my words have created a distraction during this time of collective mourning. This moment demands unity, compassion, and reflection — and I am committed to being part of that healing,” Bohn added.
The charges follow the state’s greatest manhunt, which was initiated in response to a shooting that killed a Minnesota senator and her spouse on June 14. Another legislator and his wife were also shot, but they are healing.
Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of impersonating a police officer before embarking on a shooting rampage early in the morning, wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, and murdering state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
Between the shootings, Boelter reportedly went to the houses of Rep. Kristin Bahner in Maple Grove and Sen. Ann Rest in New Hope. Bahner was not at home, and while parked near Rest’s house, Boelter allegedly encountered a police officer.
The lawmaker shootings highlighted the numerous websites that gather personal information and make it easily available to everyone.
Boelter is still in federal prison at the Sherburne County Jail and is due to appear in court later this month.
A bail court on June 20 imposed conditions on Bohn, including a prohibition on handgun possession, no communication with the victim, and a minimum distance of half a mile from the Capitol.
His next scheduled court appearance is August 27, 2025.
