Suspect who claimed to have a bomb near Capitol surrenders
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What we know so far
A man who said he had a bomb in a pickup truck near the US Capitol has surrendered to authorities, according to police. Officials say they still do not know the suspect’s motive.
Police responded earlier today to claims of suspected explosives in a vehicle around the US Capitol.
Two nearby office buildings for the Library of Congress, the US House and the Supreme Court were evacuated. The House and Senate are not in session today.
Our live coverage has ended. Read below to see how it all unfolded.
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Pelosi says officers who helped keep US Capitol safe have the "immense gratitude" of Congress
From CNN's Clare Foran
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put out a statement following the standoff outside the US Capitol Thursday, writing “Today, once again, the Capitol Police, FBI and other law enforcement dealt with a potential threat to the Capitol Hill community. ”
“The immense gratitude of the Congress is with all law enforcement officers who today and all days sacrifice to keep the Capitol Complex and those within it safe,” the statement continued.
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Bomb threat suspect posted videos on Facebook calling for President Biden and Democrats to step down
From CNN's Laura Smitherman
The bomb threat suspect taken into custody by US Capitol Police posted several Facebook videos earlier today in which he appeared to be holding an explosive device inside his truck.
The suspect has been identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry.
In the videos, Roseberry repeatedly refers to President Biden, calls for him to step down and urges “Joe” to come talk to him. In the long ramblings, Roseberry also expresses frustration about the situation in Afghanistan.
On his Facebook page, which has since been taken down, Roseberry frequently made pro-Trump posts and posted videos from former President Donald Trump’s “Million MAGA March” on Nov. 14.
In the videos posted today, Roseberry calls himself a “patriot.” He says he doesn’t care if Trump ever becomes president again but also that he thinks “all Democrats need to step down.”
As various points, the suspect talked about his family, saying he told his wife he’d be home by Sunday.
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CNN obtains photo of suspect's alleged explosive device in Washington, DC
A pickup truck is seen parked on the sidewalk in front of the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building on August 19.
Alex Brandon/AP
CNN has obtained a photo of the purported explosive device that a suspect, now identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry, brought to Washington, DC.
The image of the device was obtained by CNN from a Facebook Live video that Roseberry made during his standoff with authorities. The video and Facebook profile have since been removed by Facebook.
Roseberry surrendered to authorities and was brought into custody, Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said. Authorities say they still do not know the suspect’s motive.
Here is the photo of the purported device:
The image of the device was obtained by CNN from a Facebook Live video that Roseberry had made during his standoff with authorities. The video, and Facebook profile, have since been removed by Facebook.
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Capitol Police still searching bomb threat suspect’s truck
From CNN's Annie Grayer and Daniella Diaz
US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters that the bomb threat suspect, who they identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry, has been moved away from the scene, but the area remains an active crime scene as officials still have to search the suspect’s truck.
When asked if they could identify the motive, Manger said, “We don’t know, as of yet.”
Manger added: “We do know that Mr. Roseberry has had some losses of family. I believe his mother recently passed away, and we spoke with members of his family, and there were other issues that he was dealing with. There’ll be more on that.”
Manger said that so far there is “no indication” that the suspect was acting with others.
When CNN’s Whitney Wild asked about the suspect’s background, Manger said, “We’re not aware of any law enforcement or military background.”
Manger also said that the suspect was not a known figure to Capitol Police.
Describing the moment the suspect actually gave up, Manger said, “He gave up and did not resist.”
“We had been in communication with him. But when we delivered the phone, there were no conversations via phone. As far as we could tell, it was just his decision to surrender at that point,” the chief said.
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Capitol Police identify suspect who claimed to have a bomb and say he is in custody
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said the suspect who claimed to have a bomb near the US Capitol surrendered and was taken into custody “without incident.” The suspect has been moved from the scene.
Police identified the suspect as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry. Manger said they still do not know the suspect’s motives.
Manger said officials do not know if there are still explosives in the vehicle and it is still an “active scene.” Officials still need to search the vehicle and render it safe, he said.
The official said the man had parked a truck in front of the Library of Congress for several hours and had “advised he had explosives.”
Manger said officials tried to negotiate with the man via a white board, and a robot was sent to get a telephone to him, which he refused to use.
The suspect eventually got out of the vehicle and surrendered.
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Biden has been briefed on Capitol bomb threat
From CNN's Natasha Bertrand
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the bomb threat at the Capitol, a White House official says.
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Suspect who claimed to have a bomb has surrendered to authorities, sources say
From CNN's Whitney Wild
A pickup truck is seen parked on the sidewalk in front of the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building on August 19.
Alex Brandon/AP
A suspect who said he had a bomb in a pickup truck near the US Capitol, has surrendered, two law enforcement sources tell CNN.
How the events unfolded: A man drove a black pickup truck onto the sidewalk in front of the Library of Congress at 9:15 a.m. ET, claiming he had a bomb and displayed what looked like a detonator to an officer on the scene, according to US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger.
Negotiators were in communication with the suspect throughout the day to try to come to a “resolution,” Manger told reporters at a press conference near the Capitol earlier today.
Manger said the suspect had been live-streaming. He added that he did not know the suspect’s motives.
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US Capitol Police "still working" on bomb threat investigation
From CNN's Whitney Wild, Lauren Fox and Daniella Diaz
US Capitol Police officers stand at an intersection near the Capitol on August 19.
Patrick Semansky/AP
Police are “still working” on the bomb threat investigation near the US Capitol, according to a tweet.
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said in a news briefing earlier that officials continue to negotiate with a man who says he has a bomb in a pickup truck.
“We don’t know what his motives are at this time,” Manger said.
Two Library of Congress buildings — the Jefferson and the Madison — and the Cannon House Office Building were evacuated due to the suspicious vehicle, according to alerts sent to staffers viewed by CNN.
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White House receiving updates on bomb threat, official says
From CNN's From Jeff Zeleny
The White House is closely following events on Capitol Hill at this hour as authorities deal with a bomb threat.
“The White House is monitoring the situation and is receiving updates from law enforcement,” a senior administration official tells CNN.
It is unclear if president Biden has been briefed.
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Suspect claims he has a bomb and has been live-streaming, US Capitol Police chief says
From CNN's Laura Smitherman
US Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger speaks to the press near the Capitol on August 19.
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Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said negotiators continue to try to come to a “resolution” with a man who says he has a bomb in a pickup truck.
Manger said in a news conference near the Capitol that the suspect had been live-streaming and that officials have a “possible name” but added “we don’t have much information about him at this time.”
Video has been posted on Facebook by the suspect, a law enforcement official tells CNN. CNN is not yet naming the suspect. A video that lasts about a half hour shows an individual from inside a truck, holding a canister that he says is a bomb and speaking about a “revolution.”
After the brief news conference, Manger promised to give periodic updates.
“This is really an ongoing situation,” Manger said.
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Negotiations with suspect continue and his motives are not known at this time, US Capitol Police chief say
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
A Metropolitan Police Department cruiser blocks a street near the Capitol and a Library of Congress on August 19.
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US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger provided an update on the bomb threat investigation near the US Capitol during a news conference.
Manger noted, “We don’t know what his motives are at this time.”
Manger said negotiations with the suspect are ongoing and that officers are communicating with the suspect. Negotiators are “hard at work” to ensure that the situation is resolved peacefully, he said.
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NOW: Law enforcement officials provide update on suspected explosives near US Capitol
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Law enforcement officials are speaking to reporters about claims of an explosive device in a truck near the US Capitol and evacuation efforts in nearby buildings.
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These are the buildings being evacuated so far
From CNN's Whitney Wild, Lauren Fox and Daniella Diaz
US Capitol police block a street near the Capitol and Library of Congress on August 19.
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The Supreme Court has also been evacuated on the recommendation of US Capitol Police amid reports of a bomb threat, according to a spokesperson for the court, which is closed to the public because of Covid-19.
Two Library of Congress buildings — the Jefferson and the Madison — and the Cannon House Office Building were also being evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity, according to alerts sent to staffers viewed by CNN.
US Capitol Police on Twitter Thursday said they are responding to the incident of a “suspicious vehicle” near the Library of Congress.
“This is an active bomb threat investigation,” the USCP wrote on Twitter.
Staffers in the Madison and Jefferson buildings on Thursday were alerted by email to remain calm and relocate — and not to exit toward First Street. Those in Cannon were advised to relocate to the Longworth House Office Building using the Capitol’s underground tunnels.
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Authorities negotiating with suspect on the scene, law enforcement sources say
From CNN's Whitney Wild and Evan Perez
Authorities on the scene are negotiating with the suspect, according to two law enforcement sources.
The pickup truck the man drove to the scene does not have license plates, sources say.
CNN reported earlier that negotiators were being sent to talk to a man in the truck after responding to claims of suspected explosives in a vehicle near the US Capitol.
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FBI on the scene responding to bomb threat near the US Capitol
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
The FBI’s Washington Field Office National Capital Response Squad is responding to reports of an “bomb threat” near the US Capitol.
According to the FBI Washington Field Office Twitter account, the squad is working with US Capitol police and partners about a “suspicious vehicle and bomb threat near the Library of Congress.”
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The House and Senate are not in session today
As police investigate claims of suspected explosives in a vehicle near the US Capitol, the Senate and House are not in session.
Most lawmakers are not currently in their offices.
Still, multiple Capitol Hill office buildings are being evacuated due to the suspicious vehicle, according to alerts sent to staffers viewed by CNN.
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Capitol Police call situation an "active bomb threat investigation"
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Police are responding to a claim of an explosive device in a truck near the US Capitol, according to law enforcement sources, and two buildings nearby are being evacuated.
“This is an active bomb threat investigation,” the USCP wrote on Twitter.
The Senate and House are not in session, and most lawmakers are not currently in their offices, but staffers in the Cannon House building were alerted by email to remain calm and relocate.
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Supreme Court evacuated because of claims of suspected explosives
From CNN's Jessica Schneider
The Supreme Court has been evacuated on the recommendation of US Capitol Police because of the suspected security threat near the Library of Congress, according to a spokesperson for the Court.
The high court is still closed to the public because of Covid-19.
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House office buildings are being evacuated due to suspicious vehicle
From CNN's Lauren Fox and Daniella Diaz
Police respond to a claim of an explosive device near the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on Thursday.
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One House office building and a Library of Congress building are being evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity, according to alerts sent to staffers viewed by CNN.
CNN is reporting that police are responding to a claim of an explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress, according to law enforcement sources.
Staffers in the Cannon and Jefferson buildings were alerted by email to remain calm and relocate. Staffers in the Jefferson building were told to not use the exits on the west side of the building.
The Senate and House are not in session, and most lawmakers are not currently in their offices.
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Police responding to claims of suspected explosives in a vehicle near US Capitol
From CNN's Whitney Wild
Police are responding to a claim of an explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress, according to law enforcement sources.
Police are sending a negotiators to engage with a man in the truck making the threat, one of the sources said.
US Capitol Police in a tweet said they are responding to the incident of a suspicious vehicle near. Congressional staffers have been alerted to shelter in their offices, according to messages seen by CNN.
Capitol Police said in a tweet this is an “ongoing investigation.”
