Suspect Sought After Vehicle Crashed into Federal Bureau of Investigation Gate in Potential ‘Act of Violence’
Authorities are actively searching for a individual with a background of mental health issues who allegedly rammed his car into a security gate at an FBI regional office in Pittsburgh in the early hours of Wednesday.
This event is being treated as an “act of terror against the FBI,” according to agency representatives.
Details of the Incident
Donald Henson, a resident of a local community in Pennsylvania, reportedly accelerated rapidly toward the main entrance at approximately 2:40 a.m., as explained by the lead investigator overseeing the case.
Various offensive words were reportedly written on the exterior of the vehicle. The suspect then got out of the car, hurled an American flag over the fence, and yelled incoherently.
Background of the Suspect
The man is a ex-military servicemember with a known record of mental health concerns. Investigators were able to confirm his details by matching his driver’s license photo with obtained records.
It is believed that the individual may be a threat, though it is uncertain whether he was armed at the time of the event. He escaped the location shortly after the impact.
“We view this as an targeted assault against the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” said the special agent. “This was a deliberate attack on this building. Thankfully no one was injured, but we are going to exhaust every option we have under federal law to locate, apprehend, and prosecute this subject to the maximum degree.”
Previous Interaction
The man had allegedly gone to the FBI Pittsburgh office in the past to make a grievance that did not seem logical, according to officials.
“We reached out to him and notified him that there was no federal crime we were able to pursue,” added the representative.
The search for the individual continues as authorities work to ensure public safety and bring the individual to accountability.
