Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked During Town Hall Meeting in Minneapolis

A man attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) while she was speaking during a Tuesday town hall meeting in Minneapolis, according to local police. The man used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Omar, the police said.

The meeting was being held in the wake of events that have roiled the state, including the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol last week.

“We must abolish ICE for good. And (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment,” Omar said just before the man walked up to her.

The man was immediately arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail on suspicion of third degree assault, the police statement added.

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