Manhunt underway after targeted 'terrorist' incident at FBI office in Pittsburgh
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FBI Arrests Man Who Allegedly Rammed Car Into Pittsburgh Office Gate
Above: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) flag flying outside its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Questions linger over why Donald Henson allegedly targeted the FBI’s Pittsburgh office. A former service member reportedly struggling with mental health issues and debt, he rammed the gate, draped an American flag over it and left cryptic messages on his car. Invoking “sic semper tyrannis,” his actions turned a chaotic, late-night outburst into what authorities describe as a targeted act of terror.
Narrative B
Henson appears less a calculated terrorist than a veteran in crisis. Witnesses described him as disoriented and incoherent, walking away from the FBI gate as if nothing had happened. His military service, financial struggles and mental health challenges point to systemic failures rather than deliberate malice, raising questions about support for veterans, security and how authorities label such incidents.