Arizona Democratic Office in Tempe Targeted with Gunfire Three Times in Three Weeks

The Arizona Democratic party closed a field office in Tempe, Arizona after it was targeted in three separate shootings in three weeks. The incidents occurred late at night and resulted in damage to the building but no injuries were reported. Candidates and staffers who worked out of the office have relocated to undisclosed locations. Concerns about violence during the 2024 election cycle have been heightened after multiple instances, including two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Florida. Additionally, threats of violence have been reported in Virginia and Oklahoma. In Arizona, the field office in Tempe was hit by BB gun pellets and firearm rounds, causing damage to the glass front door and a window. Police are investigating these incidents, and the Democratic party has decided to close the office for safety reasons. The incidents in Arizona are part of a larger trend of political violence and threats during this election cycle, highlighting the need for increased security measures and vigilance.

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