A man is arrested in Washington, D.C., after police say he makes a “finger gun” or shooting gesture toward troops near the White House, prompting concern over menacing behaviour. The Independent reports he is arrested after holding a phone in one hand while performing the gesture with the other.
The Mirror and The Hill add more detail about the alleged circumstances and legal framing. The Mirror says the 28-year-old is charged under D.C. law for threats made “in a menacing manner,” noting a maximum penalty of up to 180 days in prison or a $1,000 fine. The Hill identifies the man as William Clark and says he is released from custody after an earlier arrest. It also frames the incident as involving a National Guard member near the White House.
