The FBI in Pittsburgh is looking for the driver of a car that allegedly rammed into its city field office on Wednesday, in what officials have described as an “act of terror.”
FBI Pittsburgh Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano said in a Wednesday news conference that the bureau was searching for Donald Henson from Penn Hills, a township east of Pittsburgh. The FBI is appealing for information on his whereabouts.
Henson allegedly crashed into the gate, then grabbed an American flag from the vehicle and threw it over the fence before fleeing the scene, Giordano said. There were no injuries.
“We’re hoping by putting his photograph and his name out there, that we will start getting some tips from the public,” Giordano said while holding up an image of the suspect. “We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI. This was a targeted attack on this building. Thankfully, no one was hurt.”
In a statement on X, FBI Pittsburgh said: “This incident is considered a targeted attack on the FBI.”
Images from the scene obtained by NBC affiliate WPXI of Pittsburgh showed a white Toyota Corolla that had apparently driven into a metal fence. Footage from the scene also showed officers pulling a black bag out of the trunk using a winch.
Giordano added that there appeared to be a message written on the side of the car, which was to be examined by a bomb squad. The car’s doors and trunk were all open, according to images from the scene, and the metal fence visibly slanted after the impact.
“So if any family members see this and they have any information that could help us safely take this individual into custody, that would be greatly appreciated,” Giordano said.
Henson is not thought to be armed. The FBI believes he does have a history of mental health problems.
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