Wisconsin Police, DOJ Investigating Walker Death Threats After Recall Victory

The Milwaukee Police Department and Wisconsin's Department of Justice are investigating death threats made against Gov. Scott Walker in the wake of his recall election victory, according to WISN-TV.

Milwaukee police spokeswoman Anna Schwarz said the department is investigating the threats alongside the state Justice Department's criminal investigation division.

"People can not assume anonymity via social media while they are issuing a threat to another's safety or life," Schwartz said in a statement.

Twitchy.com chronicled more than two dozen threats made on Twitter against the Republican governor and his family. Among them: "Scott walker will die within the next week ive already payed for the hit" and "If I ever see anybody of the Walker family on the street, ima pop they ass."