Atlanta, Georgia – A suspect was apprehended on Monday afternoon after crashing into the entrance gate of the FBI’s Atlanta field office in an attempt to enter the facility, according to bureau officials.
The individual, identified as a Navy veteran from South Carolina by law enforcement sources, was promptly arrested after exiting the vehicle. Following the incident, the suspect was taken to a hospital for evaluation and is currently in the custody of DeKalb County police, as confirmed by a federal law enforcement official.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the incident, as stated by FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Peter Ellis. The suspect, who was not associated with the facility, tried to follow an employee through the front gate but was prevented from gaining access due to security measures in place.
The motivation behind the suspect’s actions remains unclear, however, it occurs amidst heightened security measures implemented by the FBI in recent years following numerous threats to personnel and a previous attempt to breach an FBI field office in Cincinnati.
Law enforcement officials disclosed that the suspect did not communicate any information during the arrest, and the FBI has initiated a case to investigate the incident further. Both state and federal charges are being considered in relation to the suspect’s actions, according to Ellis.
The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.