An armed man was arrested on Saturday for impersonating a U.S. marshal and falsely claiming to be a part of the security detail for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Your Content has learned.
The arrest took place at a National Hispanic Heritage Month event in Los Angeles, California, where Kennedy was speaking. The suspect was found with two loaded pistols and spare ammunition magazines.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the event after receiving a tip about a suspicious individual claiming to be a member of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s security team. Upon arrival, officers identified the man, who was wearing a U.S. Marshals Service badge on a lanyard, and immediately took him into custody.
Due to the nature of this ongoing investigation, authorities have not released any statements from those involved or experts on the topic.
The suspect had two loaded pistols on his person, as well as additional ammunition magazines. He was promptly arrested and is currently being held pending charges.
The incident raises questions about the security measures in place at political events, especially those featuring high-profile candidates. Law enforcement agencies are now reviewing their security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The arrest of an armed man impersonating a U.S. marshal and claiming to be part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s security detail raises significant concerns about the safety and security at public events featuring political figures.
Charges are pending, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident highlights the need for stringent security measures and protocols to protect not only the politicians involved but also the general public attending such events.