"Police say Kazmierczak used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Omar during Tuesday's event after she called for the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the firing or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement officers. Officers immediately tackled and arrested Kazmierczak, who was jailed on a preliminary third-degree assault charge, police spokesperson Trevor Folke said."
"Photos of the syringe, which fell when he was tackled, showed what appeared to be a light-brown liquid inside. Authorities haven't yet publicly identified the liquid. After the attack, there was a strong, vinegarlike smell in the room, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there. Forensic scientists were called in, but none of the roughly 100 people who were there had a noticeable physical reaction to the substance."
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, sprayed an unknown liquid from a syringe at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall and was immediately tackled and arrested on a preliminary third-degree assault charge. Kazmierczak has a criminal history including a 1989 felony auto theft conviction, multiple DUI arrests, numerous traffic citations, and two bankruptcy filings. Photos showed a light-brown liquid in the syringe, and a strong vinegarlike smell was reported. Forensic scientists were called to investigate, and about 100 attendees reported no noticeable physical reactions. Omar continued speaking for about 25 minutes, felt flustered but unhurt, and said she would be screened by medical staff. She later posted on X that she was okay and a survivor.
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