Police say BB gun shots fired at opponent of Pence's brother
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Black woman who says she has received numerous racist and threatening messages as an Indiana congressional candidate against Vice President Mike Pence’s brother was unintentionally shot at last week by two boys with a BB gun, not a firearm, police said Thursday. Democrat Jeannine Lee Lake, who faces long odds against Republican Rep. Greg Pence in the GOP-dominated 6th District, called police after hearing what she thought was gunfire before a local Democratic Party meeting Oct. 15. The teens told investigators that they had fired at Lake's car “just because it was there.” Police found the BB gun in nearby bushes. However, Lake said the governor's office has since offered to have the Indiana State Police provide protection until the election.
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