Magaziner announces he was target of a bomb threat

Magaziner North Kingstown
Congressman Seth Magaziner in North Kingstown (Seth Magaziner/Twitter)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner announced Friday that he and his family were the target of a bomb threat.

The threat targeted Magaziner at his home, according to the statement.

There was no evidence of a bomb on the property.

Below is the full statement:

I was recently notified of a bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home. We are safe and there was no evidence of a bomb on the property. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Providence Police Department for their effective response.

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