Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack identified, who reportedly asked ‘Where is Nancy?’
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Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was “violently assaulted” in their San Francisco home early Friday morning, spokesperson Drew Hammill said.
A law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation identified the suspect as David Depape, possibly of Berkeley.
The assault happened after “an assailant” broke into Pelosi’s home on the 2600 block of Broadway Street, officials said. The person was taken into custody by San Francisco police.
The assailant used a hammer and targeted the Pelosi’s San Francisco home, according to the Associated Press. Pelosi, 82, suffered blunt force trauma to his head and body and was being treated for bruising, severe swelling and other injuries, according to the AP.
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