Sai Varshith Kandula, carrying Nazi flag, intentionally crashed a truck into White House

Arrest Made in White House Attack: Charges Filed Against 19-Year-Old Suspect

A 19-year-old man, Sai Varshith Kandula, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill, kidnap, or inflict harm on the president, vice president, or their family members. The charges stem from an incident where Kandula allegedly intentionally rammed a U-Haul box truck into barriers outside Lafayette Park, near the White House. The arrest was made by US Park Police and US Secret Service, with additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Upon investigation, law enforcement discovered a Nazi flag, a black backpack, and a roll of duct tape in the truck. News agencies captured photographs of officers removing the flag from the scene. Although the cargo area of the truck appeared to be empty, the nature of the alleged attack and further details about the suspect have not been publicly disclosed by the police.

Kandula, a resident of Chesterfield, Missouri, graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 2022 and exhibited an interest in data analytics, programming, and coding languages, according to a LinkedIn profile matching his description. Law enforcement sources revealed that he traveled from Missouri to Dulles International Airport, rented the truck, and drove towards the White House. Kandula allegedly waved the flag and shouted before officers apprehended him.

Incident Unfolds Near White House: Investigation and Charges Revealed

While law enforcement officials have indicated that the suspect made threatening statements during his arrest, there were no injuries to Secret Service or White House personnel. The cause and manner of the crash remain under investigation. The nearby Hay Adams hotel, which briefly evacuated guests following the incident, allowed them to return to the building.

Unfortunately, following the incident, false claims and conspiracy theories circulated on social media, attempting to dismiss the seriousness of the attack. Right-wing pundits and personalities, including Donald Trump Jr., falsely suggested that news organizations labeled the suspect as a “white supremacist” to undermine the attack and the issue of white supremacist violence. It is crucial to rely on accurate information from reliable sources during such events.

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