Gunshots Fired Into Kamala Harris’ Arizona Campaign Office
Gunshots Fired Into Kamala Harris’ Arizona Campaign Office, Police Say
Police in Tempe, Arizona, are investigating an alleged gunfire incident that occurred near Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign office, just days before the Democrat was scheduled to attend a huge rally for her presidential campaign.
On Sept. 23, Tempe police responded to reports of gunfire at the campaign office of the 59-year-old politician, as reported by NBC News. Upon arrival, they found what appeared to be bullet holes in the front windows. The office serves as a hub for staff members of the Arizona Democratic Party, the Harris campaign, and various Senate and House campaigns, all aimed at increasing voter turnout ahead of the upcoming November election. Harris reportedly has 18 field offices throughout Arizona, TMZ noted.
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris poses during the ‘Unite for America’ live streaming rally in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on September 19, 2024. Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty
“We can confirm that on 9/23/24, what appears to be damage from gunfire at … a DNC Campaign Office, was discovered,” Tempe police said in a statement shared with NBC News about the incident.
Public Information Officer, Sgt. Ryan Cook confirmed that no one was harmed.
“No one was inside the office during the overnight hours, but this raises concerns about the safety of those who work in that building, as well as those nearby,” he added.
This is the second case of vandalism to occur at Harris’ campaign office, according to authorities.
The recent gunfire incident at the campaign office marks the second case of vandalism in a few weeks, as noted by Tempe police. Just after midnight on Sept. 16, the front windows of Harris’ office were damaged, likely by a BB or pellet gun. This comes at a critical juncture for Harris, who is striving to bolster her support in Arizona, a key swing state where Donald Trump currently leads by 5 percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll released on Sept. 23.
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Swing states, also known as battleground states, are U.S. states where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters. These states can swing either way in elections, making them crucial for determining the outcome of presidential races. Candidates often focus their campaigns on these states to gain the necessary electoral votes.
Notably, in August, Harris had a narrow edge over Trump, leading 49% to 45%. However, not all is lost; other polls indicate a tighter race, with a Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll published on Monday showing Trump and Kamala tied at 47%.
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