US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is carjacked by three armed attackers about a mile from the Capitol

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar from Texas was carjacked by three armed individuals near Washington’s Navy Yard, which is about a mile from the U.S. Capitol. He was not physically harmed in the incident.

The carjacking took place in the vicinity of Washington’s Navy Yard, approximately one mile away from the U.S. Capitol.

No, Congressman Cuellar was not injured. He is cooperating with local law enforcement agencies regarding the incident.

Yes, law enforcement authorities have recovered the Congressman’s vehicle.

No, this is the second assault on a Congressional member in the District of Columbia in 2021. Earlier in February, Democratic Representative Angie Craig from Minnesota was attacked in her residential building but escaped serious injury.

Yes, in the case involving Rep. Angie Craig, an individual named Kendrid Khalil Hamlin pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a member of Congress and law enforcement officers.

The statement from Congressman Cuellar’s Chief of Staff did not specify whether the carjacking was politically motivated. Further investigation is ongoing.

The statement from Congressman Cuellar’s office did not mention the apprehension of any suspects. The investigation is currently active, and further details are awaited.

The Washington Post reported on this incident, citing that it occurred in Washington’s Navy Yard area, about a mile from the U.S. Capitol.

The statement did not address security measures for members of Congress. However, given that this is the second assault on a Congressional member this year, questions about security are likely to arise.