Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10) Says He “received a threat to his office in recent weeks in which a constituent threatened to bring a firearm to his district office”

The following statement is from Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10)’s office. And yes, this is the world we live in right now…ugh.

Congressman Subramanyam Issues Statement on Threat Directed at Office

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam received a threat to his office in recent weeks in which a constituent threatened to bring a firearm to his district office. In response, the Congressman and his staff have taken appropriate legal action and carried out enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of constituents who visit any of his offices or attend public events with or sponsored by the Congressman. 

Congressman Subramanyam issued the following statement:

“I am committed to ensuring that my office continues to be a safe space for constituents to get help or meet with me or my staff. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any words or actions that may threaten the safety of my constituents, staff, or family. My team will continue to work with Capitol Police and local law enforcement to treat this and any other threats seriously and respond swiftly. 

I would like to especially thank the U.S. Capitol Police and local law enforcement for all their help in this matter.”