Man with guns arrested near White House, told Secret Service he planned to kill Trump, DHS says

November 6, 2026 / 7:32 PM EST / CBS News

An undocumented immigrant armed with several weapons was taken into custody within blocks of the White House Thursday night after he allegedly told Secret Service officers that he was planning an attempt on President Trump's life, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.

The suspect, identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos of Venezuela, was arrested on three counts each of unlawful transportation of a firearm, carrying unregistered firearms and carrying unregistered ammunition, along with one count each of possession of certain dangerous weapons, carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft and receiving stolen property, DHS said in a news release Friday.

Secret Service officers observed the suspect acting suspiciously in his vehicle and approached him while he was parked on Constitution Avenue, DHS said. A law enforcement source told CBS News the incident took place in the 1600 block of Constitution Avenue NW, near the Ellipse.

When officers confronted the suspect, DHS said, he allegedly told them that he had heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington, D.C., and assassinate Mr. Trump.

The Secret Service officers learned the suspect's vehicle…

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