Arizona Man Charged with Terrorism for DNC Office Shootings

Arizona resident Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, faces terrorism charges after being accused of shooting at the Democratic National Committee's office in Tempe multiple times. Authorities report the attacks caused property damage but no injuries. Kelly's home contained numerous weapons, raising concerns of potential mass violence prior to the election.

Arizona man Jeffrey Michael Kelly has been indicted on a terrorism charge following three shooting incidents at the Democratic National Committee's office in Tempe. State officials announced the indictment on Wednesday, pointing to the escalating risk of political violence as U.S. elections approach.

Kelly, 60, allegedly targeted the DNC office three times between September 16 and October 6, with his attacks leaving the building's windows, front doors, and walls damaged. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that a grand jury charged him with one count of terrorism and several counts of unlawfully discharging a firearm.

Authorities seized a large cache of weapons from Kelly's residence, including over 120 guns, 250,000 rounds of ammunition, and a grenade launcher, fueling concerns that he was planning a mass casualty event. The case has heightened tensions in Arizona, a key battleground state in the race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

(With inputs from agencies.)