FBI Investigates Targeted Vehicle Ramming at Pittsburgh Office
Donald Henson drove into the FBI's Pittsburgh office gate in a suspected terror act, prompting a manhunt due to his mental health history.
Man drives vehicle into Pittsburgh FBI building in ‘targeted attack’
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Overview
- Donald Henson rammed his vehicle into the FBI's Pittsburgh office gate around 2:40 a.m., prompting an immediate investigation.
- The FBI is treating the incident as a targeted act of terror against the bureau, with Henson now on the run.
- No injuries were reported among FBI personnel during the incident, which occurred at the main entrance of the facility.
- Henson has a history of mental health issues and is considered dangerous; authorities are actively searching for him.
- After crashing, Henson threw an American flag over the gate before fleeing the scene on foot.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story as a serious, targeted assault on a federal institution. They emphasize the intentionality of the act and the ongoing manhunt, using terms like "targeted attack" in headlines and prominently featuring initial FBI statements describing it as a potential "act of terror." While mentioning mental health, the collective narrative prioritizes the threat and law enforcement response.
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FAQ
Donald Henson is a Pennsylvania man from Penn Hills who is being sought by authorities after deliberately ramming his car into the FBI Pittsburgh office gate. He is identified as a former military member with a history of mental health issues. Henson had recently visited the FBI office to make a complaint that was deemed nonsensical and unrelated to a federal crime.
The FBI considers the incident a targeted act of terror because Henson intentionally drove at a high speed into the main entrance gate of the FBI building in Pittsburgh. After the vehicle rammed the gate, Henson exited the car, threw an American flag over the gate, and fled on foot, indicating a deliberate attack on the bureau.
No injuries were reported among FBI personnel or others during the vehicle ramming incident at the FBI Pittsburgh office.
Authorities have no indication that Donald Henson was armed during the incident, but he is considered dangerous due to his history of mental health issues and the nature of the attack. A manhunt is ongoing to apprehend him.
After crashing his car into the FBI gate, Donald Henson exited the vehicle, took an American flag out of the trunk, draped it over the gate, and shouted incoherently before fleeing the scene on foot.
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