Suspect in Deadly Capitol Attack Identified as Follower of Extremist Louis Farrakhan
The suspect behind Friday’s deadly attack at the Capitol has been identified as a 25-year-old from Indiana with ties to the Nation of Islam, the religious organization led by extremist Louis Farrakhan. Noah Green…
The suspect behind Friday’s deadly attack at the Capitol has been identified as a 25-year-old from Indiana with ties to the Nation of Islam, the religious organization led by extremist Louis Farrakhan.
Noah Green allegedly rammed his vehicle into two Capitol police officers at the North Barricade, where congressional members and their aides enter the building, Fox News reported.
“The Department immediately locked down the Capitol Campus” following the incident, according to a statement from the U.S. Capitol Police.
“The man exited the vehicle with a knife and ran toward our officers. At least one officer, drew their weapon and shot the suspect.”
Both officers and the suspect were transported to the hospital. Officer William Evans succumbed to his injuries and passed away Friday evening.
Green also died following the incident, according to The Washington Post.
Sources described Green as a “lone wolf” who identified himself as a Nation of Islam follower on Facebook, according to Fox News.