Summary
Congressman Ilhan Omar was attacked with an "unknown liquid" during a town hall in Minneapolis. The attacker was quickly arrested, and no serious harm was reported. This incident is part of a growing number of threats against U.S. lawmakers.
Key Facts
- Ilhan Omar, a U.S. Congresswoman, was targeted at a town hall meeting.
- A man sprayed her with an unknown liquid using a syringe.
- The attacker was identified as Anthony Kazmierczak, aged 55.
- Minneapolis police arrested and charged him with third-degree assault.
- Omar continued the town hall after the incident without injury.
- The Capitol Police reported a rise in threats against Congress members, nearly 15,000 last year.
