Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar Carjacked at Gunpoint in Washington, DC

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked at gunpoint Monday night in Washington, D.C.(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was the victim of an armed carjacking on Monday night in Washington, D.C.123456. The incident took place in the Navy Yard neighborhood at around 9:30 p.m. when Cuellar was parking his car1. Three armed assailants approached him and stole his vehicle, a white Honda CHR, along with his luggage14. Cuellar's chief of staff, Jacob Hochberg, confirmed that the congressman was not harmed and is working with local law enforcement14.

The Investigation

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and U.S. Capitol Police responded to the scene at New Jersey Avenue and K Street Southeast1. The entire block was closed off as police investigated the incident1. MPD is searching for three suspects, described as Black men wearing all black clothing, in connection with the carjacking1.

The scene near the Navy Yard neighborhood in Washington, D.C., after U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked at gunpoint by three men Monday night.(Fox News/Tyler Olson)

The Aftermath

Cuellar's stolen vehicle has since been recovered1. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lawmakers in the nation's capital2. Cuellar is a longtime Democratic congressman who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 20051.

Cuellar is the second Democrat in Congress to be a victim of a crime in Washington, D.C., this year. Multiple staffers have also been attacked in the nation's capital in recent months.(Fox News/Tyler Olson)

Conclusion

The carjacking of U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar is a reminder of the dangers that people face in urban areas. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and the need for increased security measures.