Georgia woman killed in collision with bomb squad after MTG’s home targeted with hoax threat

Earlier in the day, Greene posted on X, “The Rome Police Department’s Assistant Chief of Police received an email containing a bomb threat directed towards me. I’m so grateful to every member of the Rome Police Department for your swift and professional response in ensuring my safety.”

Greene’s office said in a statement that the local police department in Rome, Georgia, dispatched its bomb squad to her home to investigate. Greene included a video in her post of a member of the bomb squad checking her mailbox for an explosive device.

Later in the day, Greene revealed the tragedy that had unfolded during the police response. She posted on X, “I’m heartsick right now. I was just informed that an innocent woman died today in an auto accident involving a member of the Rome Police bomb squad who was responding to the threat at my home. My prayers are with Tammie Pickelsimer, her family, the officer who was injured, and the entire Rome Police Department.”

Greene continued, “These violent political threats have fatal consequences. It’s an undue strain on our law enforcement who must treat them seriously. The officer was responding to protect my life. And now, a woman has lost her life because of this despicable act. The perpetrator of this crime has committed murder in our small community of Rome, Georgia. The police shouldn’t have to respond to these threats and there should not be deaths caused at their hands.”

“I’m so thankful for everything the Rome Police Department does to protect our city and for putting their lives on the line to do it,” Greene continued. “I’m sick to my stomach, but I’m also angry. This should have never happened and I pray it never happens again.”

Greene is the latest Republican official to be targeted with a bomb threats following a number of threats targeting nominees to President-elect Trump’s cabinet.