A manhunt has been initiated following an incident where a car deliberately rammed into an FBI gate, characterized as an act of terrorism. Authorities are seeking Donald Henson from Penn Hills, who allegedly drove his vehicle into the barrier at Pittsburgh Field in Pennsylvania at 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Henson reportedly took an American flag from his car and displayed it on the gate before fleeing the scene.
The FBI has confirmed that no injuries occurred during the event. Assistant Special Agent In Charge Christopher Giordano stated that Henson, who is believed to have a history of mental health issues, targeted the FBI building in a deliberate act of terror. Images captured at the scene showed a white sedan forcefully hitting the gate. Law enforcement officers are currently investigating the incident.
Giordano emphasized that Henson is being sought for the crime against the FBI, and there is no evidence indicating that he is armed. He mentioned that although Henson had previously visited the field office to make a nonsensical complaint, it did not warrant federal charges. Authorities found a message on one of the car windows, leading them to believe that the suspect may have military ties and recently visited the Pittsburgh office.
A witness, Nakeisha Brown, recounted hearing screeching tires before the collision. Brown described Henson exiting the vehicle, retrieving a flag from the passenger side, hanging it on the fence, shouting words, and quickly departing from the scene. The FBI alerted a bomb squad to inspect the vehicle for any potential threats.