PA Man Had 'Hit List' Of 20 Politicians, Threatened Memorial Day Shooting: Police
Police say Adam G. Berryhill was arrested after posting a hit list and firearm image targeting 20 Democratic lawmakers.
- On May 6, Pennsylvania State Police arrested 42-year-old Adam Berryhill for making terroristic threats against 20 Democratic members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, alleging he posted a "hit list" on social media.
- Berryhill allegedly posted the list in late April, including images of firearms and mentions of a "Memorial Day Operation," which the Jonestown Criminal Investigations Unit identified on May 1.
- Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa demanded a review of safety protocols after legislators, including State Sen. Katie Muth, criticized a "clear communication breakdown" regarding the notification process.
- Berryhill remains in Lebanon County Prison unable to post bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday, while State Police spokesperson Chris Caracino stated the agency alerted the district attorney immediately following the threats.
- Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Rep. Christopher Rabb condemned the intimidation attempts amid concerns over political violence, echoing last year's attack on Governor Josh Shapiro at the state-owned mansion.
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Pennsylvania man charged with making terroristic threats against Democratic state lawmakers
A view of the dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (LEBANON, Pa.) — A Pennsylvania man who allegedly had a “hit list” and threatened to shoot Democratic state legislators in online posts has been charged with making terroristic threats, court records show. Adam Berryhill, 42, of Lebanon, allegedly made “politically violent posts” on his X account that included a “hit list,” according to P…
Pa. state senators urge better communication after threats tied to hit list
Two state lawmakers from Allegheny County are calling for improved communication from law enforcement after discovering their names were linked to online threats weeks after the suspect’s arrest.
Pa. man made 'hit list,' threatened violence against 20 state Democrats, police say
HARRISBURG — A Lebanon County man threatened retaliation on social media against 20 Pennsylvania Democratic state lawmakers he viewed as anti-gun and “Communist infiltrators,” according to arrest papers filed by state police.
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