JD Vance House Attack: US Vice President's Residence in Ohio Attacked, Windows Smashed; Suspect in Custody
A suspect has been detained after multiple windows were smashed at the Ohio residence of US Vice President JD Vance, triggering a swift response from the Secret Service and local law enforcement. The incident occurred early Monday morning in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighbourhood, officials confirmed.
New Delhi, January 5: A suspect has been detained after multiple windows were smashed at the Ohio residence of US Vice President JD Vance, triggering a swift response from the Secret Service and local law enforcement. The incident occurred early Monday morning in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighbourhood, officials confirmed.
Windows Smashed During Early-Morning Security Breach
According to authorities, the breach was detected shortly after midnight when Secret Service personnel assigned to the property noticed an individual behaving suspiciously near the residence. Agents reported visible damage to several windows and physically detained the suspect on the property around 12:15 a.m. Cincinnati police arrived moments later and formally took the individual into custody. Officials said the suspect did not gain access to the interior of the home. ‘Terrible News’: US Vice President JD Vance Offers Prayers for Victims After Brown University Shooting.
The Secret Service confirmed that Vice President Vance and his family were not present at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported.
Investigation Underway, Charges Yet to Be Announced
The Cincinnati Police Department is working in coordination with the Secret Service and federal prosecutors to determine possible charges. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or disclosed a motive. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and questioning the individual to establish whether the vice president was the intended target. ‘She Has No Plans To Convert’: JD Vance Clarifies After Backlash Over Wife Usha’s Conversion Remark.
The area surrounding the residence remains secured as a crime scene while federal officials conduct a review of existing security measures.
Incident Follows Period of Heightened Security
The attack comes shortly after temporary road closures and security checkpoints in the East Walnut Hills area were lifted following the New Year holiday. Local residents said enhanced security had been in place for several days while the vice president was in Ohio.
Vice President Vance had reportedly left the state before the incident occurred. His office noted that recent efforts have been made to reduce situations in which the president and vice president are away from the White House at the same time, citing increased security concerns. Law enforcement officials said further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
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