US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by suspect David Depape, who yelled “Where is Nancy?” according to a source.
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Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by suspect David Depape
Early morning Friday, an intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and “violently assaulted” her husband, Paul Pelosi, who is being treated at a local hospital.
According to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. The suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi will face charges including attempted homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, he also told reporters that officers responded to the Pelosi residence at 2:27 a.m. and found an adult male and Mr. Pelosi “both carrying a hammer. The suspect, 42-year-old David Depape, “pulled the hammer away from Mr. Pelosi and violently attacked him with it.” Scott said that the Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, arrested him, called the emergency backup, and rendered medical help,”
According to a News source reporter, the intruder addressed the Speaker’s husband, shouting, “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?”
President Biden “is praying for Paul Pelosi and for Speaker Pelosi’s whole family” following the “horrible attack.”
According to two sources familiar with the investigation, Paul Pelosi was specifically targeted, violently assaulted with a hammer, and suffered blunt force injuries to his head and torso. According to the sources, Pelosi is being treated for injuries like bruises and significant swelling.
On Friday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed sent a statement to Fox News Digital in response to the attack.
“This was a horrifying and terrifying incident. I’ve reached out to Speaker Pelosi to express my solidarity with her and her family. I’d want to express my gratitude to the 911 dispatcher, the San Francisco Police Department, and the San Francisco Fire Department for their prompt reaction to this situation. The suspect is in police custody, and we will disclose further information as it becomes available “Breed stated.
Lawmakers respond to the attack:
Lawmakers from both parties quickly condemned the incident and expressed their support for the Pelosi family.
Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he was “horrified and appalled” by the attack and is “grateful to hear that Paul is on course to make a full recovery.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, issued a statement calling the attack a “dastardly act” and expressing his “deepest sorrow and sincere wishes” to Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz called the attack “horrific”, adding “We can have our political views, but violence is always wrong and unacceptable.”
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