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On Aug 29, right-wing activist Aaron Danielson was shot and killed in a clash, following many prior nights involved right-wing counter-protesters firing paintballs, mace, and in some cases live ammunition at protesters.
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Officer Brian D. Sicknick (U.S. Capitol Police) — Died January 7, 2021 
He was assaulted during the riot (pepper-sprayed by rioters) and later died around 9:30 pm on January 7 after suffering two strokes (a basilar artery clot), per medical examiner.
#victimsofpoliticalviolence #politics #january7
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In Violence Against Black Lives Matter Protestors: a Review (PMC), researchers found ≥50 recorded incidents of right-wing‐linked use of vehicles to injure or kill BLM protesters since June 2020. Another ~50 cases had indeterminate intent.
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Five BLM protesters (Minneapolis, MN) — Nov 23, 2015
Shot & wounded by Allen Scarsella, who opened fire into a protest demanding justice for Jamar Clark. All survived; Scarsella was convicted of assault and rioting with racial motivation.
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Summer Taylor (Seattle, WA) — July 4, 2020
Nonbinary activist killed when a driver sped into a BLM protest on I-5 during a “Black Femme March.” Fellow activist Diaz Love was severely injured. #victimsofpoliticalviolence #politics #blm #blacklivesmatter
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Pulse Nightclub Massacre (Orlando, FL) — June 12, 2016
Shooter opened fire in a gay nightclub, killing 49 and wounding 53. At the time, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Target explicitly chosen for LGBTQ+ identity.
#victimsofpoliticalviolence #politics #lgbtq
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Dr. George Tiller (Wichita, KS) — May 31, 2009
One of the most prominent late-term abortion providers in the country, assassinated by an anti-abortion extremist while attending church.
#victimsofpoliticalviolence #politics #womensheath
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Charlie Kirk (Turning Point USA) — September 10, 2025
Assassinated at Utah Valley University after an event. Shooter disguised himself as security. This is now one of the highest-profile killings of a right-wing pundit in U.S. history.
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Rick Scott (R–FL, U.S. Senator) — 2023
Target of a plot by a man accused of threatening to kill him in online posts; FBI intervened.
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Heather Heyer — August 12, 2017
Killed by a white supremacist in Charlottesville while counter-protesting. Not an elected official, but central in discussions of violence against the left/liberals.
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Elise Stefanik (R–NY, House GOP Conference Chair) — 2023
Subject of credible threats of violence; suspect indicted for threatening to kill her.
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Josh Shapiro (D–PA, Governor) — 2025
Governor’s family home was targeted in an arson attack by a politically motivated assailant (no physical injury, but clearly violent intent).
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Nancy Pelosi (D–CA, U.S. House Speaker) — October 28, 2022
Not attacked herself, but her husband Paul Pelosi was severely injured with a hammer by an intruder who admitted he intended to kidnap/attack Nancy Pelosi.
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Gretchen Whitmer (D–MI, Governor) — October 2020
Target of a foiled kidnapping/assassination plot by militia extremists.
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Steve Scalise (R–LA, House Majority Whip) — June 14, 2017
Critically wounded when a gunman opened fire on Republicans practicing for the congressional baseball game in Alexandria, VA. Several others were injured; the shooter was killed by Capitol Police.
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John Hoffman (DFL–MN) — June 14, 2025
Minnesota State Senator, shot and injured the same night Hortman was assassinated. His wife Yvette was also wounded.
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Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords (D–AZ) — January 8, 2011
Shot in the head at a Tucson constituent event; survived with lasting injuries. Six others were killed.
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Melissa Hortman (DFL–MN) — June 14, 2025
Former Minnesota House Speaker and her husband were shot and killed at their home in a targeted political assassination.
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