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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66991932
Oct.3, 2023
Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington DC
US congressman Henry Cuellar was held up at gunpoint while his car was stolen in Washington on Monday evening, according to local media reports.
Mr Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was reportedly parking about a mile (1.6km) from the US Capitol when he was approached by three armed people.
He was unharmed and his vehicle was later recovered.
US Capitol Police said in a statement that detectives were working to track down the suspects.
The incident happened at about 21:30 local time (01:30 GMT) in the city's south-eastern Navy Yard neighbourhood.
As well as the car, the 68-year-old's phone and iPad were also taken, according to Mr Cuellar's chief of staff Jacob Hochberg.
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Oct.3, 2023
Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington DC
US congressman Henry Cuellar was held up at gunpoint while his car was stolen in Washington on Monday evening, according to local media reports.
Mr Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was reportedly parking about a mile (1.6km) from the US Capitol when he was approached by three armed people.
He was unharmed and his vehicle was later recovered.
US Capitol Police said in a statement that detectives were working to track down the suspects.
The incident happened at about 21:30 local time (01:30 GMT) in the city's south-eastern Navy Yard neighbourhood.
As well as the car, the 68-year-old's phone and iPad were also taken, according to Mr Cuellar's chief of staff Jacob Hochberg.
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