Man accused of threatening to shoot Virginia lawmaker in Loudoun County

Patrick Murphy has been accused of writing threats to Republican Del. Geary Higgins, which is a Class 6 Felony, according to the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Higgins’ staff told 7News Reporter Nick Minock that Murphy texted Higgins, “F* off Geary. I will shoot u @ yer next public rally. Then send you memes with the photos. I know where your f*in kids are too.”

Higgins released this statement to 7News about the threats.

“Let me be clear: threats of violence have no place in our political discourse. I will not be intimidated, silenced, or deterred from doing the job I was elected to do—fighting for my constituents in Western Loudoun and Fauquier, and standing up for common sense.

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