What happened?
Federal authorities say a man deliberately rammed a gate at the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday morning in what was initially described as a “targeted attack.”
The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. when a white sedan sped toward the main vehicle entrance gate and crashed into it, according to officials. The suspect then exited the car, retrieved an American flag, and placed it on the damaged gate before fleeing on foot.
Who is the suspect?
The FBI identified the suspect as Donald Henson of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. He was later taken into custody after an hours-long search. No FBI personnel were injured in the incident.
How did the FBI respond?
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano initially described the crash as “an act of terror against the FBI” during a morning press briefing. However, an FBI spokesperson later clarified to CNN that the bureau does not consider the incident an act of terrorism at this time.
The agency confirmed the building remained secure and that investigators are determining Henson’s motive.
What’s next?
The suspect is expected to face federal charges connected to the attack. The FBI has not released details on whether Henson has prior ties to extremist activity or other federal cases.
Authorities say the investigation remains active, and additional security measures have been put in place at the Pittsburgh field office.
