Who Is James McIntyre? Nancy Mace Attack Suspect
Nancy Mace.James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois, was arrested on Tuesday evening and charged with assaulting a government official.Police said they were able to track down McIntyre after Mace's office reported the assault shortly before 6 p.m."Tonight, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a person who is accused of assaulting a U.S.
representative," a Capitol Police spokesperson said in a statement."Just before 6:00 p.m., the Member of Congress' office reported an incident in the Rayburn House Office Building.
House Division officers, and agents with the Threat Assessment Section, tracked down the suspect.""After an investigative interview, officers arrested the suspect, 33-year-old James McIntyre of Illinois.
McIntyre is facing a charge for Assaulting a Government Official," they said.At the time of the incident, the Rayburn House Office Building was open to the public, police also said.Authorities confirmed McIntyre had passed through standard security screening before entering the building.
