A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody after threatening to kill a member of Congress on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. Capitol police. In a release, officials said 43-year-old Richard Griffin was arrested outside the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. around 12:30 p.m. The release said the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Rapid Response Team spotted a man from a BOLO bulletin, which was published by the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section on October 28.The man, later identified as Griffin, was taken into custody before attempting to go through security screening at the Delaware Avenue door of the building. “We will not tolerate any threats to the Members of Congress, their families, or staff,” United States Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said in the release. “Our officers, agents, and professional staff worked relentlessly to bring offenders to justice. We have a zero-tolerance stance when it comes to threats.”Griffin is said to have a known history of emailing a Congressional office, as well as various government officials and law enforcement agencies.Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has an office inside the Russell Senate Office Building where the incident occurred, but there is no indication as of now whether Griffin was threatening Fetterman or another member of Congress. It is unclear how many charges he will face. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

WASHINGTON —

A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody after threatening to kill a member of Congress on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. Capitol police.

In a release, officials said 43-year-old Richard Griffin was arrested outside the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. around 12:30 p.m.

The release said the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Rapid Response Team spotted a man from a BOLO bulletin, which was published by the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section on October 28.

The man, later identified as Griffin, was taken into custody before attempting to go through security screening at the Delaware Avenue door of the building.

“We will not tolerate any threats to the Members of Congress, their families, or staff,” United States Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said in the release. “Our officers, agents, and professional staff worked relentlessly to bring offenders to justice. We have a zero-tolerance stance when it comes to threats.”

Griffin is said to have a known history of emailing a Congressional office, as well as various government officials and law enforcement agencies.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has an office inside the Russell Senate Office Building where the incident occurred, but there is no indication as of now whether Griffin was threatening Fetterman or another member of Congress.

It is unclear how many charges he will face.

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