US Secret Service detains armed man near White House

Detention of armed man near presidential residence

US Secret Service officers approached a man behaving suspiciously while sitting in a parked vehicle near the White House on the evening of Thursday, 5 November. During the inspection, three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition were found in the vehicle. It was also established that the car had been stolen.

Link to mental state and voices

According to US officials, the suspect stated that he hears voices in his head. He claimed that these voices ordered him to come to Washington and kill President Donald Trump.

Identification and status of the detainee

The suspect has been identified as Ronnie Yordrix Guanipa Chrinós. According to US Department of Homeland Security data, he is a migrant from Venezuela who is illegally present in the US. The man entered the country through Texas in March 2024.

He has now been charged, and the individual has been taken into the custody of the US Marshals Service.

Government reaction

White House representatives did not comment on the situation, redirecting questions to the Secret Service.