- The accused was caught by the Secret Service
- Tried to run to Obama’s residence
- The Capitol Hill building is a symbol of democracy in America
American police have captured a wanted criminal who was involved in the US Capitol riots and is on the run. This accused has been caught near the house of former President Barack Obama. Explosive and dangerous weapons have been recovered from his possession. The criminal was caught by the Secret Service before he reached Obama’s home. However, it is not clear whether the Obama family was present at the home when the perpetrator was arrested.
Tried to run to Obama’s residence
The case is Washington DC. 37-year-old Taylor Taranto of Seattle has been arrested here. Taranto was arrested Thursday near Barack Obama’s home, law enforcement officials said. According to one report, Secret Service agents spotted Taranto near Obama’s home and began following him. Taranto, meanwhile, tried to flee to the Obama residence, but was captured before he got there.
‘Criminal caught with explosives’
Officers found Taranto’s van parked nearby, which contained several weapons and explosives. which can be used to make explosive devices such as Molotov cocktails. However, according to media reports, the device was not assembled.
‘He was on the run since 2021’
Recently, Taranto went live on social media and threatened a famous personality, causing tension among American officials. Police also said he was involved in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. A warrant was issued against him. He was absconding since then.
‘Criminal camped out in DC area’
Officials said Taranto may have come to Obama’s neighborhood with a plan. He camped out in the DC area for a few months. He was often seen with his van near the DC Jail. Dangerous criminals are also confined in this jail. Taranto is currently charged with being a fugitive, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
What happened on 6 January 2021?
Donald Trump’s supporters stormed Capitol Hill in Washington and accused of rigging the US presidential election. There was commotion and vandalism. When the situation turned critical, the security forces opened fire, killing 4 people. The Electoral College process was underway in Capitol Hill at the time of the incident. That is if Biden was going to become President. At the same time, thousands of Trump supporters marched on Washington and stormed Capitol Hill. The Capitol Hill building is said to be the symbol of democracy in America.
