The fence-jumper who managed to make it inside the front doors of the White House Friday night armed with a knife had 800 rounds of ammo in his car, prosecutors say.
Prosecutors say WH fence jumper suspect had more than 800 rounds of ammunition in car, along with two hatchets and a machete
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskNews) September 22, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) – Prosecutor: more than 800 rounds of ammunition found in car of alleged White House intruder.
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) September 22, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutor: more than 800 rounds of ammunition found in car of alleged White House intruder
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) September 22, 2014
Yesterday, fence-jumper's former stepson told @AP the man has
heavy artillery. "He's got all kinds of weapons & he was trained to use them"— Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) September 22, 2014
Initial word from Secret Service was that Gonzalez was unarmed. Day later, it came out he had a knife. Today, 800 rounds of ammo in his car
— Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) September 22, 2014
This was not Omar Gonzalez’ first run-in with the law and White House security.
https://twitter.com/SalenaZitoTrib/status/514131551878385664
Accused WH fence jumper Omar Gonzales stopped by WH August 25. Had a hatchet with him. Was not arrested.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 22, 2014
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In addition to White House, prosecutors say Gonzalez also had Masonic temple in Alexandria circled on DC area map found in car in August.
— Kara Rowland (@kararowland) September 22, 2014
News that Gonzalez had 800 rounds of ammo didn’t help boost Americans’ sense of security.
@AP @HGGolightly Whoa!
— 3ChicsPolitico (@3ChicsPolitico) September 22, 2014
Wooooow, no. Wow. @AsiaChloeBrown
— Tọ́pẹ́ (@graceishuman) September 22, 2014
@graceishuman @AsiaChloeBrown What. The. Fuck.
— I Am Not Your Mule (@newblackwoman) September 22, 2014
@AP huh..!!! OMG..!!
— Pallavi(Ruby)Baruah (@25rubybaruah) September 22, 2014
Good Lord. RT "@AP: BREAKING: Prosecutor: More than 800 rounds of ammunition found in car of alleged White House intruder."
— big b ?? (@busyxb) September 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/hale_razor/status/514127074433323009
@NewBlackWoman @AsiaChloeBrown I can't even…wow. Got over the fucking gate. HOW
— Tọ́pẹ́ (@graceishuman) September 22, 2014
@BreakingNews this is serious
— Uttamkumar Isurdeen (@UttamkumarI) September 22, 2014
@BreakingNews "Jumpers" are out of control. There needs to be a shoot to kill mentality now!! Breaching a secured area is not a joke!
— Alex (@L_X_562) September 22, 2014
The president told the press today he’s grateful for the Secret Service.
"The Secret Service does a great job" Obama tells pool. "I'm grateful for all the sacrifices they make on my behalf & on my family's behalf"
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) September 22, 2014
POTUS: "The Secret Service does a great job. I'm grateful for all the sacrifices they make on my behalf and on my family's behalf."
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 22, 2014
What’s Gonzalez’s current status?
Omar Gonzalez charged with unlawfully entering restricted bldg while carrying a dangerous weapon. Punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 22, 2014
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct a typo in Gonzalez’s name. We apologize for the error.
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