Washington (Web Desk – 3 April 2021) The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military base.
According to US media, another attempt was made to attack the Capitol Hill building in Washington DC, but the security forces foiled the attack when one officer including the attacker was killed and another was injured in the incident.
According to media reports, the suspected assailant first drove over security personnel stationed outside Capitol Hill and then the vehicle hit a security barrier outside the building, after which the assailant got out of the vehicle and approached the security personnel with a knife. Police tried to stop the assailant, but failed and shot him.
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After the incident, a heavy contingent of security forces cordoned off the entire area including the building while the injured personnel and the attacker were shifted to the hospital where one of the attackers succumbed to his injuries.
The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a Capitol Hill building in January, police said. The bomber was identified as Noah Green, 25. However, further investigations are underway.
On the other hand, Speaker Nancy Pelosi while expressing grief over the death of the police officer killed in the attack said that the officer sacrificed for democracy, the whole nation is proud of the officer and the flag will remain in the tunnels for tribute.
Earlier this year, five people were killed and 52 were arrested as a result of raids by Trump supporters on the US Parliament and police shelling.
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