PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man, identified as Donald Phillip Henson, rammed his car into an FBI security gate in Pittsburgh, draping the vehicle with an American flag during the act. The incident unfolded on Wednesday and was described by the FBI as a targeted attack on the building, although fortunately no personnel were injured. Henson was captured approximately seven hours after the crash and utilized the phrase 'sic semper tyrannis,' historically associated with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, when speaking to agents.
The 46-year-old man from nearby Penn Hills faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon and damage to government property, remaining in custody until a detention hearing scheduled for Tuesday. This startling event raised questions as details surrounding his motive and ability to initially escape remain unclear. The FBI noted that they were already familiar with Henson, who had made a previous complaint at their field office that was deemed incoherent.
According to an affidavit, witnesses reported seeing Henson's car, which bore an Air Force sticker, approach the gate before the crash, with security personnel initially believing it might be a medical emergency. Investigations revealed no explosives in the vehicle, and Henson's financial struggles were highlighted in a previous bankruptcy filing indicating significant student loan debt and limited income.
This incident prompts further introspection on the layers of societal unrest and the motivations that might drive individuals to extreme actions.
The 46-year-old man from nearby Penn Hills faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon and damage to government property, remaining in custody until a detention hearing scheduled for Tuesday. This startling event raised questions as details surrounding his motive and ability to initially escape remain unclear. The FBI noted that they were already familiar with Henson, who had made a previous complaint at their field office that was deemed incoherent.
According to an affidavit, witnesses reported seeing Henson's car, which bore an Air Force sticker, approach the gate before the crash, with security personnel initially believing it might be a medical emergency. Investigations revealed no explosives in the vehicle, and Henson's financial struggles were highlighted in a previous bankruptcy filing indicating significant student loan debt and limited income.
This incident prompts further introspection on the layers of societal unrest and the motivations that might drive individuals to extreme actions.
