OAKLAND, Calif. - The deadly shooting of right-wing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday is highlighting the rise in politically-motivated violence.

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"It just seems like it's happening more and more," said Menlo College political scientist Dr. Melissa Michelson. "It's bad for democracy. It increases polarization. It creates fear. It's terrible for everyone on both sides."

Recent instances of political violence

It comes three months to the week since Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead inside their home in June. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot and injured.

In April, a suspect set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were sleeping inside.

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