Bucks Co. Man Threatened To Murder Congressman: Indictment

BUCKS COUNTY, PA – A Bucks County man has been charged in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia with threatening to assault and murder U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who represents Bucks County and a portion of Montgomery County in Pennsylvania's first district.

Aaron Michael McComsey, 44, of Perkasie, was arrested on Thursday by federal authorities and charged with two counts of threatening to assault, murder, or kidnap a federal official.

The Grand Jury indictment alleges that in early August, McComsey threatened to assault and murder Fitzpatrick with the intent to "impede, intimidate, and interfere" with the performance of official duties, and with the intent to "retaliate against" a member of Congress.

According to the indictment, McComsey sent emails to Fitzpatrick's office, stating: “Aetna dropped me. Medicare doesn't cover drugs. And Medicaid is refusing to pay. I go into withdrawal in 36 hours. After that time, Brian Fitzpatrick is no more on this earth. Fix this or he goes bye bye forever.”

His email continues, “Just tell Brian Fitzpatrick I want 6000 dollars for this month's medication costs. He's a millionaire. Let his ass pay for it. I'm so done. That man is finished.

“Can't wait for the next Eagle Scout graduation. That's his end. I'm coming over there soon if this isn't resolved.”

If convicted, McComsey faces a maximum possible sentence of 12 years in prison.

In response to the arrest, Fitzpatrick issued the following statement Friday morning:

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the United States Capitol Police, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for their professionalism and diligence in this matter, and for their continued service to our community and country.

"Threats of violence against anyone, under any circumstances, are never acceptable. There can be no ambiguity about that. Such allegations must be taken seriously, and the judicial process must be allowed to run its course.

"Throughout my career in law enforcement and public service, I have been guided by a fundamental conviction: accountability and compassion are not competing obligations. We can unequivocally condemn threats of violence and uphold the law without losing sight of the humanity of those involved, the struggles they may be facing, and the families affected.

"As co-chair of the bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I have made strengthening our mental health care system a longstanding priority — working across party lines to improve crisis intervention, expand access to treatment, and ensure individuals and families have somewhere to turn when they need help most.

"We must never lose sight of our responsibility to uphold the law, nor our obligation to extend compassion and support to those who may be struggling. One does not diminish the other. Both reflect the values that should guide us as neighbors, as a community, and as a country.”