Office of Congressman Robert Garcia Announcement Following U.S. Capitol Police Arrest of Individual Who Made Credible Death Threats

Washington, D.C. -Today, the Office of Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement following the United States Capitol Police's arrest of an individual who made credible threats against the Congressman in Washington D.C:

"Today, United States Capitol Police announced that they arrested a suspect who had made death threats to Congressman Garcia. The suspect attempted to enter the Congressional complex and had sent a message to the Congressman's office stating that he was going to travel to Washington, D.C., to kill him. Congressman Garcia is in California and is safe. We are grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police and the House Sergeant at Arms for their swift action and for their continued protection of everyone who works in and visits the Capitol," said a spokesperson for Congressman Garcia's office.

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