Incident at FBI Building in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A suspect has been taken into custody after a driver rammed a car into a security gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early Wednesday, then removed an American flag from the back seat and threw it over the gate before leaving, authorities said.
FBI spokesperson Bradford Arick said the man was taken into custody after 10 a.m. No other details were immediately available.
Investigation and Response
The car crashed into the gate at about 2:40 a.m., the FBI said. Investigators, including a bomb squad, were at the scene. No explosives were found, the FBI said.
“We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI,” Christopher Giordano, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI in Pittsburgh, told reporters. “This was a targeted attack on this building. Thankfully no one was hurt, but we are going to exhaust every ability we have under the federal law to find, apprehend and prosecute this subject to the fullest extent.”
Details of the Incident
Giordano said he had no information on a motive. He said the FBI was familiar with the man, a former member of the military.
“He did come here to the FBI field office a few weeks ago to make a complaint that didn’t make a whole lot of sense,” Giordano said.
Giordano said the car appeared to have some sort of message on one of the side windows, but did not elaborate.
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Conclusion
The incident at the FBI building in Pittsburgh is a serious matter that is being investigated by the authorities. The suspect, a former member of the military, has been taken into custody and is being held for further questioning. The FBI is working to determine the motive behind the attack and to ensure that the suspect is brought to justice.
By PETER SMITH, The Associated Press
Associated Press writer Kathy McCormack in Concord, New Hampshire, contributed to this report.
FAQs
Q: What happened at the FBI building in Pittsburgh?
A: A suspect rammed a car into a security gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early Wednesday, then removed an American flag from the back seat and threw it over the gate before leaving.
Q: Has the suspect been taken into custody?
A: Yes, the suspect was taken into custody after 10 a.m.
Q: What is the motive behind the attack?
A: The motive behind the attack is not yet known, but the FBI is working to determine the reason behind the incident.
Q: Is the suspect a former member of the military?
A: Yes, the suspect is a former member of the military.
