Security intervened at a town hall meeting hosted by Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar after a man sprayed an unidentified substance towards the lawmaker, prompting his removal from the event.
Video footage from the scene shows security personnel shouting “make a hole” as they restrained and escorted the man out of the room. The incident caused brief disruption, but the event continued after the man was removed.
It remains unclear what substance was sprayed or whether it posed any health risk. Authorities have not confirmed whether the individual was arrested or questioned by local police following the incident.
A BBC crew present at the town hall witnessed the security response. There was no immediate indication that Omar required medical attention.
The incident comes amid heightened security concerns for public officials across the United States, particularly during public events and town hall meetings.
No further details have yet been released by Omar’s office or local law enforcement.