Suspected Capitol Shooter Shouted ‘I’m a Prophet of God’ Inside the US House Last Year

Capitol Police Say Today’s Shooting Suspect Is Known to Them

Larry Dawson, 66, of Antioch, Tennessee, is well-known to Capitol Police. In October last year, Dawson entered the U.S. House of Representatives while it was in session, shouted, “I’m a Prophet of God,” the Daily Beast reports.

Here’s a tweet from a Fox News reporter on the attack last year:

Monday afternoon, Dawson allegedly drew a gun while entering the U.S. Capitol Visitors’ Center. He was shot by Capitol Police, but not seriously injured. A bystander, an unidentified woman, was also injured by flying shrapnel.

Here’s video on what happened today:

Dawson currently is undergoing surgery.

Some responses via Twitter:

 

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