Thursday, August 16, 2012

Security guard shot at conservative group's DC office

By Andrew Mach, NBC News

Police say a security guard at the Family Research Council office in Washington, D.C., was shot Wednesday morning. 

Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Officer Araz Alali confirmed to NBC News that one security guard, an adult male, was shot in the arm at about 10:40 a.m. ET inside the building and was conscious and breathing after the shooting. He was transported to a local hospital. 


Alali said one suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting and a weapon was recovered. The Metropolitan Police Department is now working with the FBI in the ongoing investigation.

Police do not know a motive at this point. 

In a statement, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said, "The police are investigating this incident. Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family."

On its website, FRC says it advocates "faith, family and freedom in public policy and public opinion." 

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