Driver Rams Car Into FBI Pittsburgh Field Office in “Act of Terror”

Driver Rams Car Into FBI Pittsburgh Field Office in “Act of Terror”

Pittsburgh, PA — September 17, 2025 — Authorities are investigating a deliberate attack on the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office after a driver rammed a vehicle into the facility in what officials are calling an “act of terror.”

The incident occurred earlier this week when the suspect, later identified as 49-year-old Donald Henson of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, drove a car into the bureau’s gate. After the collision, Henson reportedly draped an American flag over the gate and fled on foot.

FBI agents and local law enforcement launched an immediate manhunt. Henson was apprehended hours later without incident. No FBI personnel or other individuals were reported injured in the attack.

Investigators describe the crash as a targeted attack on the bureau, though authorities have not yet disclosed a motive. The FBI and Pittsburgh Police are collaborating on the ongoing investigation, reviewing surveillance footage, and examining the suspect’s background to determine if he acted alone or had accomplices.

The FBI released a statement emphasizing the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its personnel and facilities while pursuing all necessary investigative measures.

Officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office. Security measures at the office have been temporarily heightened as investigators continue to process the scene.

This incident serves as a reminder of the threats federal law enforcement facilities face and the importance of rapid response and coordination among local and federal agencies.

Source: Local and FBI reports, Pittsburgh authorities