GASTONIA, North Carolina (Fox News) — Anthony Kazmierczak’s brother reveals that the alleged attacker has long harbored hatred towards the Somali community.

Key Facts:

• Kazmierczak’s brother shared that the estranged relationship has lasted four years.
• The attacker sprayed an unidentified substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis.
• Security personnel apprehended the suspect immediately, and Omar continued her speech.
  

  Key Facts:
  

• The brother mentioned Kazmierczak’s deep dislike for Somalis, which predates Omar’s election to Congress.
• A neighbor mentioned receiving cryptic texts from Kazmierczak hinting at his plans to attend the town hall event.
• Kazmierczak’s neighbor expressed surprise but not complete shock at the attack.

  
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