Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested in 1989 for felony auto theft, has been arrested twice for driving under the influence, and has numerous traffic citations. After the attack, Omar reportedly wiped her face and continued speaking for 20 minutes. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, security personnel escorted Omar from the stage. The attack on Omar resonates with the upward trend in attacks on members of Congress. The investigation into the attack is still underway.