Summary
The FBI has arrested a suspect in their investigation of who allegedly placed pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. the day before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This is the first arrest related to these particular bombs and took place nearly five years after the incident.
Key Facts
- The FBI arrested a suspect connected to pipe bombs found in D.C. on January 5, 2021.
- This investigation has been ongoing for almost five years.
- This is the first time the FBI has identified a suspect in the pipe bomb case.
- The arrest was made on a Thursday morning.
- The suspect is a man, according to a law enforcement official.
- Details about potential charges against the suspect are not yet available.
- The official shared this information anonymously, as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
