"Where is Nancy?" US House Speaker's Husband Attacked with Blunt Object by Man in His 40s

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] About ten days before the U.S. midterm elections, Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, the third in the U.S. presidential line of succession and Speaker of the House, was attacked by an intruder at their home.

Speaker Pelosi's spokesperson Drew Hammill stated in a press release on the 28th (local time), "In the early hours of the day, an intruder broke into Speaker Pelosi's San Francisco residence and attacked her husband," adding, "The suspect has been arrested and the motive for the attack is under investigation."

Local media including CNN reported that Paul Pelosi was struck with a blunt object and sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body, currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Paul Pelosi, 82 years old this year, is a wealthy businessman engaged in real estate investment and finance. At the time of the incident, Speaker Pelosi was confirmed to be in Washington DC, not at home.

The police confirmed that the assailant who attacked Speaker Pelosi's husband with a blunt weapon is a man in his 40s. The attack is initially believed to have targeted Speaker Pelosi. Police explained that after the suspect broke into Pelosi's home, before encountering her husband, he was heard shouting "Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?" while searching for Speaker Pelosi.

The suspect was apprehended at the scene by police patrolling around Speaker Pelosi's residence and is currently detained on charges including attempted murder, elder abuse, residential burglary, and assault with a dangerous weapon. San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott confirmed the suspect's name and age during a press briefing, identifying him as "42-year-old David DePape," and stated that "the motive for the crime is under investigation."

The White House issued a statement saying, "President Joe Biden spoke with Speaker Pelosi this morning and expressed condolences for the horrific attack," adding, "The President condemns all acts of violence and urges respect for the Pelosi family's privacy."

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