White House Intruder Loaded with Ammunition, Investigator Says
19 October 2018 19:10 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Washington - After further investigation, the Secret Service revealed that Omar Gonzales, a Texas man who trespassed the White House on Friday, September 19, was in possession of 800 rounds of ammunition. Reuters also reported that the man was previously arrested on July.
Gonzales, upon arrested, said that he needed to inform President Barack Obama about the collapsing atmosphere. Washington Post reported that Gonzalez suffered from a post traumatic stress after serving as a sniper in Iraq.
The police also confiscated two rifles and a map marking the White House. In a trial on Monday, Judge David Mudd said that the map was found inside a bible. Gonzales now faces a prison sentence up to 10 years for breaching into the White House and the possession of firearm.
ANINGTIAS JATMIKA | REUTERS | WASHINGTON POST