Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in Washington: Sources

Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar was once carjacked at gunpoint Monday night time close to his place of abode in the Navy Yard space of Washington, D.C. simply blocks from the Capitol, a couple of assets inform ABC News.

An alert despatched to individuals said 3 to 4 males held weapons to his head and took his automotive and call, the assets mentioned. ABC News has reached out to his workplace for remark.

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. as of now isn’t confirming the sufferer’s id.

In a remark to ABC News the dept mentioned: “There was a report of an armed carjacking that came in at approximately 9:32 pm at the intersection of New Jersey and K Street, Southeast. We do not have victim information at this time.”

As of Sunday, there have been 750 carjackings in Washington, 75% of which concerned weapons, in keeping with D.C. Police.

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