"Surveillance footage showed an unidentified suspect appearing to place pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the evening of January 5, 2021, just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. Authorities described the suspect as being approximately five feet and seven inches tall, wearing a face mask, a grey sweatshirt, dark pants as well as black and light grey Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers."
"The FBI had been still seeking the public's help with the case, publishing additional information including a longer video of the suspect in January. "Over the past four years, a dedicated team of FBI agents, analysts, data scientists, and law enforcement partners has visited more than 1,200 residences and businesses, conducted more than 1,000 interviews, reviewed approximately 39,000 video files, and assessed more than 600 tips about who may have placed pipe bombs on Capitol Hill in January 2021," said David Sundberg, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office in a statement."
On the evening of January 5, 2021, an individual placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The devices were discovered the following day and did not detonate, but they were considered viable and capable of significant damage. Authorities provided a physical and clothing description of the suspect. The FBI investigated, reviewed thousands of videos and tips, and sought public assistance. NBC News reported the suspect as Virginia resident Brian Cole and authorities arrested him; a press conference was expected. A recent false claim misidentified a former Capitol Police officer based on gait.
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