On Friday, October 28, 42-year-old David DePape was charged with assaulting 82-year-old businessman Paul Pelosi, husband of Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, David DePape allegedly broke into Pelosi’s home in San Francisco at 2 a.m. before striking Paul Pelosi with a hammer. According to Fox News, police arrived almost immediately and arrested the guy on a variety of charges, including theft and attempted murder.
During a press conference on Friday, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said:
“The suspect grabbed Mr. Pelosi’s hammer and brutally beat him with it.” Our officers immediately caught the perpetrator, disarmed him, arrested him, called in reinforcements and provided medical assistance to him.”
The San Francisco Police Department was called when Paul Pelosi called 911 because the suspect returned. The FBI and Metropolitan Police are still investigating the crime, according to authorities. The suspect’s motive for the attack is unknown.
SF police say Paul Pelosi and attacker both wielded hammers
The man waited until the police arrived to attack and he did so using Paul Pelosi’s hammer
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Everything you need to know about David DePape
David DePape grew up in Canada until the age of 14, the Associated Press reported. He grew up in Powell River, British Columbia, before reportedly moving to San Francisco at the age of 22 to pursue an older woman, before settling in Berkeley, a college town. Gene DePape, David’s stepfather, was surprised to learn of the suspect’s allegations.
He declared:
“I see David as never being aggressive and he’s never been in trouble, despite the fact that he’s pretty introverted and plays too many video games.”
DePape was described as a hemp jewelry maker living with a nudist activist in a 2013 San Francisco Chronicle story. According to Today News, his online experience reflects both liberal and far-right anti-establishment beliefs, with many of his posts referring to conspiracy theories about communism, vaccinations, and outsiders. planet. According to Linda Schneider, a woman from California, DePape communicated his thoughts to her through a series of emails.
She stated:
“(David DePape is) a fanatic completely detached from reality.”
She continued:
“(I) stopped contacting him because it seemed too risky.”
Laura Hayes, another woman from California, said:
“He’s weird. He doesn’t make good eye contact. He communicates with angels and has a tough period ahead.”
While San Francisco police have not determined why DePape allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi, they believe his intended target was 82-year-old Nancy Pelosi. When police arrived on the scene, DePape responded to the police report by saying:
“We’re looking for Nancy.”
Nancy Pelosi said in an official press conference that she plans to prosecute the suspect. According to the BBC, Paul Pelosi was treated for head injuries as well as injuries to her right arm and hand as a result of the incident.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn