A man has been arrested in connection to two pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national committees on the eve of the 6 January Capitol riot nearly five years ago. The arrest was confirmed on Thursday by sources familiar with the case to CBS News. He is expected to face charges in DC federal court later, although the specific charges are currently unclear. This incident marks the conclusion of a long-running manhunt that involved an extensive investigation and a $500,000 reward.
The pipe bombs were safely deactivated without causing any explosions. Officials have not yet revealed the identity of the suspect or the circumstances leading to the arrest. Earlier this year, the FBI released CCTV footage showing an individual placing something near a bench outside the Democratic National Committee building. This suspect was caught on video before the bombs were discovered as rioters began their attack on the Capitol.
During the January 6 riot, US senators were meeting to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. The situation escalated as a crowd of supporters, urged on by then-President Trump, stormed the Capitol, and chaos ensued as police struggled to maintain order. The bombs, constructed from pipes, wires, and timers, posed a significant threat but ultimately did not detonate for unknown reasons.
After nearly five years of searching, the FBI's discovery of the suspect brings a crucial chapter in the investigation to a close.
The pipe bombs were safely deactivated without causing any explosions. Officials have not yet revealed the identity of the suspect or the circumstances leading to the arrest. Earlier this year, the FBI released CCTV footage showing an individual placing something near a bench outside the Democratic National Committee building. This suspect was caught on video before the bombs were discovered as rioters began their attack on the Capitol.
During the January 6 riot, US senators were meeting to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. The situation escalated as a crowd of supporters, urged on by then-President Trump, stormed the Capitol, and chaos ensued as police struggled to maintain order. The bombs, constructed from pipes, wires, and timers, posed a significant threat but ultimately did not detonate for unknown reasons.
After nearly five years of searching, the FBI's discovery of the suspect brings a crucial chapter in the investigation to a close.
