Secret Service Detains Man with Guns Near White House Who Claimed Voices Commanded Him to Kill Trump
Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos arrested near the White House with stolen car and firearms. Authorities say he claimed voices told him to kill Donald Trump.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C., United States — U.S. Secret Service agents placed a suspect in custody on Thursday after discovering him inside a vehicle containing multiple firearms near the White House.
The detained individual, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, is reportedly a Venezuelan national. Additional charges have been filed against him following the discovery of the weapons.
Department of Homeland Security records indicate the suspect was found within a stolen vehicle. Officials note that he had previously been subject to the Biden administration’s catch and release policy at the Texas border in March 2024.
According to the Secret Service, the man alleged during his apprehension that he heard voices in his head. He reportedly stated these voices instructed him to travel to Washington to kill President Donald Trump.
The criminal complaint details the circumstances of the arrest, linking the suspected threats directly to the current U.S. President.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
