FBI labels incident a targeted attack; suspect known to authorities and now at large
Incident Details: Car Crashes into FBI Security Gate
Early Wednesday at around 2:40 a.m., a driver rammed a car into the security gate of the FBI building in Pittsburgh. After crashing, the driver removed an American flag from the car’s back seat and threw it over the gate before fleeing the scene.
- FBI confirmed no personnel were injured in the incident
- Authorities, including a bomb squad, responded and investigated the area
- The FBI described the event as a targeted attack
Suspect and FBI Statement
Christopher Giordano, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI Pittsburgh office, shared details with reporters:
- The vehicle had some kind of message displayed on one side window
- The FBI is familiar with the suspect, who had visited the office weeks earlier
- During that visit, the man made a complaint described as unclear or nonsensical
Current Status and Investigation
- Authorities are actively searching for the suspect
- The FBI continues to investigate possible motives and connections
- Security measures around the FBI building have been reviewed and reinforced
