Wise writes: "A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon near the Naval Observatory and charged with several counts related to weapons and ammunition, according the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department."
The vice president's home at the Naval Observatory, seen here in 2016, reportedly is in need of repairs. (photo: Mark Wilson/Getty)
Man Arrested With Guns, Ammo Outside of Kamala Harris' Vice Presidential Residence
18 March 21
man was arrested Wednesday afternoon near the Naval Observatory and charged with several counts related to weapons and ammunition, according the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department. The Naval Observatory is the vice presidential residence, though Vice President Harris and her family do not live at the estate yet.
Paul Murray, 31, of San Antonio was first detained by the U.S. Secret Service based on an intelligence bulletin originating from Texas. He was later formally arrested by Washington police. A rifle and ammunition were recovered from his vehicle.
The arrest comes as the district is in a state of heightened security following the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol.
Violent pro-Trump extremists, fueled by the idea that President Biden and Harris had stolen the election from Donald Trump, stormed the Capitol, threatening lawmakers and law enforcement.
Since then, security and intelligence officials have redoubled their warnings of the dangers of homegrown extremism and the way it manifests.
Harris has not moved into the residence at the Naval Observatory due to a need for repairs at the building, media outlets have reported.
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