State lawmakers received threats via email last week, leading to sweeps of legislative buildings in Southern and Northern Nevada, according to two sources close to legislators who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the threats.

One source noted that the threats targeted some members of the Senate and Assembly, though legislative leaders and law enforcement officials have not released specific details, including whether the emails were sent to members of one or both political parties and how many lawmakers received them.

Sen. Dina Neal (D-North Las Vegas) mentioned the threats during a press gaggle after an unrelated Monday press conference addressing Gov. Joe Lombardo’s re-election announcement.

Representatives from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Republican and Democratic legislative caucuses did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Deputy Director Roger Wilkerson wrote in an email Tuesday that for the safety of legislators and staff, the bureau’s policy is not to comment on security-related issues.

The threats came around the same time as bomb threats were made to state lawmakers in Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon and the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee last week, following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10. 

Lawmakers had previously told The Nevada Independent they were on heightened alert to political violence and retaliation after the assassination of Democratic Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, on June 14. 

The source who shared information about the email also noted that both legislative buildings in the North and the South were swept and cleared by law enforcement, and officials believe that the messages were part of a nationwide wave of threats.

Another source confirmed the threats made against legislators, noting that they were “handled in a serious manner due to today’s political climate.” That person thanked law enforcement for their swift attention, professional response and protection of legislators and the community.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.