Man threatens to kill Trump, claims voices told him: Report
What's the story
The United States Secret Service has arrested a man near the White House with three guns. The suspect, Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, a Venezuelan migrant illegally in the US since March 2024, was found in a parked car "acting suspicious," AP reported. Upon questioning by officers, he allegedly claimed to have heard voices telling him to kill President Donald Trump.
Vehicle discovery
Vehicle reported stolen; Chrinos charged with several offenses
The vehicle in which officers found Chrinos was reported stolen. Inside the car, officers reportedly discovered three different firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said he has been charged with several offenses, including possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition, unlawful transportation of firearms, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Surrender statement
Used Google Translate to inform officer about weapons
According to a Secret Service police officer's affidavit, Chrinos was asleep in his vehicle when officers approached him.
He then used Google Translate to inform an officer about the weapons in his vehicle and expressed willingness to surrender them.
"I have the item they wanted to kill me over, along with the outfit to go with it; if you want, I can hand it over without putting up any resistance," he allegedly said through the translation app.
Threat claims
Details on Chrinos's immigration case remain unclear
Chrinos also claimed that he had bought the weapons a month ago and was living in his vehicle.
He said the truck belonged to his boss, who lent it to him.
The DHS confirmed that Chrinos is illegally present in the US after entering through Texas in March 2024.
He was arrested by Border Patrol but released later, although details of his immigration case remain unclear.
Legal proceedings
Suspect expected to appear in federal court on Monday
Chrinos faces multiple charges including carrying a rifle outside a home or business, possession of certain dangerous weapons, theft, and receiving stolen property.
Federal prosecutors are reviewing evidence against him, and he is expected to appear in federal court on Monday.
The Secret Service Director Sean Curran emphasized their training in handling such situations but expressed concern over the rising number of threat cases.