Conley
11-17-2011, 08:51 AM
The man supected of shooting at the White House last Friday had become obsessed with President Barack Obama, officials have told US media.
It is thought Oscar Ortega-Hernandez, 21, believed God had given him a personal mission to attack the White House, said law enforcement sources.
A US Park Police bulletin said he was "unstable with violent tendencies".
Mr Ortega is scheduled to appear in court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon.
He was arrested in that state on Wednesday after authorities were tipped by someone who recognised him.
Gunfire was heard between the White House and the Washington Monument on Friday evening.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15768558
So I was wrong...it wasn't stray gunfire. This dude is mad as a hatter.
A man wanted in connection with a shooting near the White House has been arrested, the US Secret Service says.
Authorities in Indiana, Pennsylvania held Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, 21, on Wednesday, officials said.
Two bullets were found at the White House, one of which struck a protective window when it was fired.
The casings were found on the grounds during a probe launched after Friday's shooting, but have not yet been "conclusively connected" to it.
"An assessment of the exterior of the White House is ongoing," the Secret Service told the AFP news agency.
Distinguishing tattoos
One bullet broke an external pane of glass and but was stopped by the protective inner layer, while another round hit the building.
The casings were found on the south side of the White House, where the private presidential residence is located, including the master bedroom and the Lincoln bedroom.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15759566
Thankfully the guy is in custody now...they found him hiding out in Pennsylvania.
It is thought Oscar Ortega-Hernandez, 21, believed God had given him a personal mission to attack the White House, said law enforcement sources.
A US Park Police bulletin said he was "unstable with violent tendencies".
Mr Ortega is scheduled to appear in court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon.
He was arrested in that state on Wednesday after authorities were tipped by someone who recognised him.
Gunfire was heard between the White House and the Washington Monument on Friday evening.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15768558
So I was wrong...it wasn't stray gunfire. This dude is mad as a hatter.
A man wanted in connection with a shooting near the White House has been arrested, the US Secret Service says.
Authorities in Indiana, Pennsylvania held Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, 21, on Wednesday, officials said.
Two bullets were found at the White House, one of which struck a protective window when it was fired.
The casings were found on the grounds during a probe launched after Friday's shooting, but have not yet been "conclusively connected" to it.
"An assessment of the exterior of the White House is ongoing," the Secret Service told the AFP news agency.
Distinguishing tattoos
One bullet broke an external pane of glass and but was stopped by the protective inner layer, while another round hit the building.
The casings were found on the south side of the White House, where the private presidential residence is located, including the master bedroom and the Lincoln bedroom.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15759566
Thankfully the guy is in custody now...they found him hiding out in Pennsylvania.