Venezuelan Man Arrested Near White House With Three Guns

Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chirinos, a Venezuelan national, was arrested near the White House on Thursday evening, November 5. He was taken into custody by U.S. Secret Service agents after they discovered three firearms and ammunition in his vehicle. During the encounter, Chirinos stated that he heard voices in his head instructing him to travel to Washington, D.C., to kill President Donald Trump.

The incident occurred on Constitution Avenue, close to the presidential residence. Agents stopped Chirinos while he remained inside his parked car. Upon inspection, they determined the vehicle had been reported stolen. Inside, they found a rifle, two additional firearms, and dozens of rounds of ammunition. Chirinos is described by authorities as an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service filed a joint statement detailing the charges against Chirinos. He faces multiple counts, including carrying a rifle outside a residence or business, three counts of illegally transporting firearms, and three counts of possessing unregistered weapons. Additional charges include possession of unregistered ammunition, possession of dangerous weapons, carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and receiving stolen goods.

Following his criminal detention, U.S. Customs and Border Protection filed a migratory detainer with the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals currently hold Chirinos in custody. Homeland Security officials said Chirinos entered the United States through Texas in March 2024 without documentation. He was initially detained by Border Patrol at that time but was later released during the administration of former President Joe Biden, according to the department.

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin commented on the arrest in the joint statement. He credited the Secret Service agents for their actions. Mullin stated that the agents arrested the man before he could hurt anyone. He also noted that the suspect had threatened President Trump and questioned why the man had been allowed to remain in the country.

The Department of Homeland Security released information confirming the timeline of Chirinos' entry and prior detention. No further trial dates or bail hearings were scheduled as of Friday, November 6. The Secret Service continued to monitor the area surrounding the White House following the arrest.