Another 'Suspicious Letter' Sent to Washington Congressman
The Postal Inspection Service is leading the investigation after the evacuation, as officials said similar letters have targeted election offices and lawmakers nationwide.
- On Monday, Representative Adam Smith's office at 6811 S. 204th Street in Kent, Washington, was evacuated after staff discovered a letter containing a "powdery substance." Hazmat units responded at 2:45 p.m., though Smith was not present.
- Nationwide, a series of threats against lawmakers and elections officials has emerged, with law enforcement sources reporting over 100 letters containing unknown substances circulating through the U.S. mail system.
- Last week, Washington Secretary of State's elections division received a similar letter, and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal's Seattle office was evacuated Friday after a suspicious package report.
- The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the mailings, stating they are "working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident." Authorities have not disclosed the substance's nature.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic senators Chris Murphy, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Lisa Blunt Rochester have also received suspicious mailings in recent days, according to ABC News reporting.
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