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Texas Congressman Gunpoint Carjacking
Henry Cuellar, a renowned figure in Texan politics, experienced a harrowing carjacking incident outside of his home in the Washington, D.C area. The incident took place on Monday night, when three gunmen approached the Texan representative as he parked his car near. Cuellar's top aide, Jacob Hochberg, claims that the car was stolen and fortunately, the 68-year-old legislator emerged from the encounter unscathed.
Cuellar's staff instantly notified local law police after the event and investigators from the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC collaborated on the case, allowing the car to be located.
Thank goodness he is unharmed and cooperating with the authorities in his area. Hochberg expressed gratitude to the Capitol Police and the Metro PD for retrieving the congressman's vehicle so quickly.
After the event, a crime alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). There were "three black males wearing all black clothing" mentioned in the notice; they were suspected of stealing the congressman's white Honda with Texas license plates. The public was urged to call 911 instead of trying to confront the car or the perpetrators if they happened to see them.
Carjackings like the one that targeted Representative Cuellar are unfortunately commonplace in her district. This year, several violent offenses against members of Congress and their employees have been victims. A homeless man attacked Minnesota Representative Angie Craig (D) in her building's elevator, while a man with a knife attacked Senator Rand Paul's assistant in broad daylight in March. The startling rise in these instances has prompted serious worries for the security of notable persons in the nation's capital.
In Washington, DC, there have been over 750 carjackings reported this year, with 75% including a pistol. According to crime statistics collected in DC, carjackings have increased dramatically by 115% since this time last year.
The carjacking of Representative Cuellar demonstrates the critical need for increased security for local VIPs.The rising crime rate in the nation's capital is brought to light by this issue as well. City dwellers can only pray that lawmakers and law enforcement agencies can find effective solutions quickly.
