Washington: Armed Man Arrested Near White House
US authorities arrested a man near the White House after finding weapons on him and learning he claimed to hear voices ordering him to kill Trump.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Secret Service detainee: I hear voices ordering me to kill Trump
- Three firearms and dozens of rounds seized inside his car
U.S. authorities announced the arrest of a man near the White House in Washington, after three firearms and dozens of rounds were found in his car. He told Secret Service agents that he heard voices ordering him to assassinate President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Secret Service agents detained the suspect on Thursday evening after observing suspicious behavior inside a vehicle parked near the White House.
It added that the detainee told agents he heard voices ordering him to go to Washington and kill Trump, noting that a search of the vehicle yielded one rifle, two handguns, and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
Authorities confirmed the suspect is in custody, while legal proceedings related to the incident continue.
