The female suspect who was shot and killed by Capitol police after allegedly trying to ram her car into the White House gate has been identified as 34-year-old Miriam Carey.
CBS News reports the licensed dental hygienist from Stamford, Conn. was in fact driving the car with her 1-year-old daughter in the back seat. The child was not injured during the chase.
The chase ended when police shot and killed her. She was driving with her 1-year-old daughter in the back seat.
“Relatives and friends have suggested she may have been battling some form of depression, but investigators Friday morning still didn't know what triggered the frightening car chase and shooting that played out between the White House and the Capitol,” CBS reports.
CNN reports the authorities investigating Carey’s apartment found medications in her to treat schizophrenia and “other mental disorders,” according to law enforcement sources. Carey allegedly suffered from post-partum depression, and reportedly went under a mental evaluation.
“Carey believed she was the "prophet of Stamford" and was capable of communicating with Obama,” ABC News reports:
“On Dec. 10, 2012, police were called to Carey's home by her boyfriend Eric Francis, 54, father of her baby. Francis told police Carey was emotionally disturbed and he believed his daughter was in danger, according to sources.
Carey told police President Obama had placed Stamford on lockdown and had arranged to have her home electronically monitored and her life broadcast on television, sources said.”
Carey’s family reportedly has a history of schizophrenia.
The incident on Thursday began at about 2:30 p.m., and Capital police released the following statement to Capitol Hill employees:
"SHELTER IN PLACE. Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House Office Buildings to shelter in place. Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows. Take annunciators, Go Kits and escape hoods; and move to the innermost part of the office away from external doors or windows. If you are not in your office, take shelter in the nearest office, check in with your OEC and wait for USCP to clear the incident. No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed by USCP. All staff should monitor the situation. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.”
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