A man part of the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested and accused of threatening to shoot children if turned in.
What We Know:
- Guy Reffitt was apart of the U.S. Capitol storming. He was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice and knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority. In an NBC News report, Reffitt traveled from Dallas to Washington with a pistol in hand to “protect his country.”
- According to police statements, Reffitt wore a black helmet and a tactical vest to the Capitol. His son reported he wore a GoPro camera on his helmet as well. Video footage of Reffitt saw him appearing to flush his eyes out with water.
- Refit allegedly threatened his family. He told his daughter he would “put a bullet through” her cellphone if she revealed him on social media. His wife told authorities that Refit threatened his children not to turn him in, saying, “you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors … traitors get shot.”
- Reffitt was a member of the far-right 3 Percenters militia group. His wife added that he often expressed extreme statements. She did not believe he would ever go through with his words.
- After his arrest Saturday, Refit told police he went to the capital but never went inside. Records do not show whether he has an attorney.
Reffitt is among many others arrested after the riot at the Capitol. Over 300 cases have been opened in relation to the riot.
