Oregon Lawmakers Receive Threats Following Charlie Kirk Assassination
SALEM, OR – September 12, 2025 – oregon State Police are investigating threats made against three Democratic state legislators following the arrest of a suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie kirk.The threats, delivered via email, prompted increased vigilance at the Oregon State Capitol.
According to a spokesperson for Oregon State Police, Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake oswego) and Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama (D-Portland) both received threatening emails on Thursday evening. “the Oregon State Police is aware of the threats received today by three Oregon legislators by email,” the spokesperson stated.”OSP is in communication with local responding police agencies and monitoring the inquiry. The Capitol Mall Area Command provided an update informing legislators of the threats and asking all to remain vigilant and report anything unusual or concerning.”
Senator James Manning Jr. (D-Eugene) also received a specific threat – an emailed bomb threat. Eugene police Department responded with Patrol, Investigations, and the Metro Explosives Disposal unit, and confirmed no explosive devices were found. “We were made aware of the threat toward Senator Manning and notified him instantly,” said a spokeswoman for the Eugene Police Department.
The FBI is assisting Oregon State Police and local law enforcement in the investigation of the threats.
These threats come on the heels of the arrest of Tyler Robinson, 22, in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The arrest was announced Friday morning by Utah governor Spencer Cox and the FBI.Authorities say robinson, originally from Utah, had expressed opposition to Kirk’s viewpoints to family members. evidence cited in the arrest includes engravings on bullets recovered from a rifle believed to be the weapon used in the shooting, as well as messages from a chatting app shared by a roommate.
President Donald Trump stated in a Fox News Channel interview that he believes authorities “With a high degree of certainty, we have him,” referring to Robinson.
Robinson is believed to have acted alone, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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