According to media reports, the attacker at an FBI office in the state of Ohio called on American citizens to take up arms in Donald Trump’s “Truth Social” internet service before the attack. The internet account of 42-year-old Ricky Shiffer, identified by authorities, read: “This is your call to arms,” as several US media outlets reported Friday, citing screenshots.
“I propose war,” Shiffer continued, calling on “patriots” to go to Florida and kill FBI agents. The account has since been deleted.
Attack a few days after raid on Trump villa
His attack on the FBI office came days after federal police raided former US President Trump’s Florida mansion.
The raid on the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach has sparked anger and outrage in right-wing circles. Trump himself described the raid as politically motivated.
According to the FBI, the man attempted to break into the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday. After an alarm was activated and armed FBI agents intervened, he fled.
According to media reports, the man fired a nail gun and displayed a semi-automatic rifle before escaping in a car. After a chase, the assailant aimed his gun at the police officers, who then shot and mortally wounded him.
Source: Krone
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