We can’t pin this one on “Florida Man.” Authorities say that Christopher Briggs, arrested today in Lafayette Park near the White House, is from Texas and was caught carrying a gun and two knives.
Secret Service agents arrest armed man in Lafayette Park near White House (via @dougmillsnyt) pic.twitter.com/cLmCL0ZjSe
— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) July 16, 2013
USSS says name of guy arrested near WH is Christopher Briggs from TX. Photo via @dougmillsnyt of arrest: pic.twitter.com/tkFyoivIYH
— Shawna Thomas (@Shawna) July 16, 2013
Arrested in Lafayette Park- Christopher Briggs is taken away by the Secret Service for unregistered gun and ammo. pic.twitter.com/TFGxFCKpbT
— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) July 16, 2013
Secret Service officer noticed gun in the man's waistband. He was arrested without incident for possessing unregistered handgun and ammo.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/lembas_n_coffee/status/357235122346536963
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