A man killed himself early Sunday after crashing into a barricade near the US Congress building in Washington and firing several times into the air without causing injuries, Capitol Police said.
“Shortly after 4 a.m., a man drove his car into an anti-vehicle barricade located at East Capitol Street and Second Street,” just behind the US Supreme Court and a stone’s throw from the Capitol, according to a statement from Capitol Police. Sunday morning.
The car caught fire and the man got out, before he started shooting into the air. Hearing the gunshots, the police moved towards the man, but he later killed himself by pointing his gun at himself. “No one else was injured,” the statement said.
Victim not yet identified
A background check will be conducted on the man in question, who has not been identified.
It did not appear to be directed at members of Congress, who are currently on furlough, Capitol Police said.
This building has been under high protection since the attack on January 6, 2021 by supporters of Donald Trump who were protesting against the results of the presidential election. The same goes for the Supreme Court, particularly since its decision to strike down the constitutional right to abortion.
Source: BFM TV
