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Jose Garcia

(3,439 posts) Tue Oct 3, 2023, 03:05 AM Oct 2023

Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington DC [View all]

Last edited Tue Oct 3, 2023, 07:01 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: BBC News

US congressman Henry Cuellar was held up at gunpoint while his car was stolen in Washington on Monday evening, according to local media reports.

Mr Cuellar, a Republican from Texas, was reportedly parking about a mile (1.6km) from the US Capitol when he was approached by three armed people.

He was unharmed and his vehicle was later recovered.

US Capitol Police said in a statement that detectives were working to track down the suspects.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66991932

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Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington DC [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 2023 OP

The link doesn't work ... aggiesal Oct 2023 #1

Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed after armed carjacking in DC (CNN) brooklynite Oct 2023 #2

He's technically a D but many Texans would disagree. hamsterjill Oct 2023 #16

Deeply disappointed by the ridiculous amount of violent crime in my city IronLionZion Oct 2023 #3

My heart goes out to you Seeking Serenity Oct 2023 #4

Still not near as high as it was 30 years ago. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #17

The silence in this thread speaks volumes (n/t) Seeking Serenity Oct 2023 #5

Say what you mean. maxsolomon Oct 2023 #9

Sounds serious. Torchlight Oct 2023 #10

What commentary do you think is missing? mahina Oct 2023 #11

Like, where is the outrage? Seeking Serenity Oct 2023 #12

Odd. mahina Oct 2023 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author crim son Oct 2023 #15

Cuellar is a Dem, not a repig. Typo on the article. onetexan Oct 2023 #6

Thank you Delphinus Oct 2023 #7

Maybe BBC made some assumptions about Texas IronLionZion Oct 2023 #8

gun humping assholes Skittles Oct 2023 #14