Dump truck crashes through security gate at FBI office in Pittsburgh
Authorities are working to determine the driver's motive
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Federal agents are investigating an incident at FBI field office in Pittsburgh after a man drove a dump truck through the security gate.
The man was reportedly driving erratically before he was stopped by a police officers, whom he told he intended to drive into the building.
“He indicated to the officer that he was intending to ram the gate,” FBI supervisory special agent Greg Heeb told WTAE. “He did just that – put his truck back into gear, took off and went through the gate here at our headquarters.”
The vehicle was disabled by security barriers after ramming through the gate, the Associated Press reported. The truck was registered in Ohio, but no other information about the driver has been released.
Investigators are still attempting to determine the man’s motive. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. Others were not harmed at the scene.
The US Attorney’s office said that they would prosecute if any federal charges are filed.
“We don’t know yet how it’s going to play out,” Mr Heeb added. “Obviously the biggest focus for us is going to be his mental state and what was his history.”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments