TEMPE, Ariz.– A Democratic National Committee campaign office in suburban Phoenix was hit in a third case to shoot in recent weeks, police said Wednesday.
There was no one inside the building in Tempe, Arizonaand no injuries were reported in any of the shootings. The latest incident occurred on Sunday, when someone shot at the office door and windows shortly after midnight.
A $1,000 reward has now been offered for any information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible. Police did not provide any further new details in the latest update.
The latest shooting occurred days before Vice President Kamala Harris was scheduled to return for another campaign visit to Arizona, this time to host a rally in Phoenix on Thursday. The Tempe location is one of 18 field offices the Democratic presidential candidate has in Arizona.
Tempe police have not provided a motive. The campaign office once housed a barbershop and is near a daycare and fitness center in a quiet shopping center.
Police have said they are analyzing evidence at the scene and taking measures to ensure the safety of those working in the building and the surrounding area.
In the first shooting on September 16, authorities said the office was hit by bullets or BB guns. As with the most recent incident, actual gunfire was reported in the second shooting on September 23.
Political violence has marred this year’s campaign season, with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, target of two assassination attempts – one at a campaign rally and the other on a golf course in Florida.
The U.S. House recently voted to require the US Secret Service to apply the same standards in assigning agents to major presidential candidates as it does to presidents and vice presidents.