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Venezuelan Man Arrested Near White House
Venezuelan man claims voices told him to kill Trump, arrested near White House with firearms.
In brief
Venezuelan man claims voices told him to kill Trump, arrested near White House with firearms. Venezuelan man arrested near White House with firearms after claiming voices told him to kill Trump. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Arrest near White House
Venezuelan man arrested near White House with three firearms in stolen vehicle.
Claimed voices urged killing
Man said voices in his head told him to come to Washington, D.C. and kill President Trump.
Weapons found in vehicle
Officers found AR-15 rifle, Mac 10 handgun, Glock 43X pistol, and ammunition in stolen vehicle.
Used Google Translate
Man used Google Translate to say he had weapons to turn over to government without resistance.
Charged with multiple offenses
Charged with carrying rifle outside home, three firearm counts, and theft charges.
Secret Service response
Secret Service director says arrest highlights training to de-escalate volatile situations.
The one thing
Venezuelan man arrested near White House with firearms after claiming voices told him to kill Trump.
