What to know about the attack on Paul Pelosi

– At approximately 2:27 this morning, San Francisco police officers were dispatched to the residence of Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding an A-priority well-being check. Our officers observed Mr Pelosi and a suspect both holding a hammer. The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it. Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, took him into custody, requested emergency backup, and rendered medical aid. The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old David Depape. The motive for this attack is still being determined. Mr Depape will be booked at the San Francisco County Jail on

the following charges — attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, burglary, and several other additional felonies. – The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, and Mr Paul Pelosi.