According to Fox News, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a letter to all members of Congress that her family is “heartbroken” after a “violent man” attacked her husband, Paul Pelosi, early Friday morning in the couple’s San Francisco residence.
“Yesterday morning, a violent man broke into our family home, demanded to confront me and brutally attacked my husband Paul. Our children, our grandchildren, and I are heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack on our Pop. We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving,” Nancy Pelosi said in the “Dear Colleague” letter to all members of Congress on Saturday.
Pelosi said that her family has received an “outpouring” of support from other members of Congress, and wrote that Paul Pelosi’s “condition continues to improve.”
“Please know that the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes from so many in the Congress is a comfort to our family and is helping Paul make progress with his recovery. His condition continues to improve,” Pelosi wrote. “We are also comforted by the words of the Book of Isaiah: ‘Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'”
“We thank you and pray for the continued safety and well-being of your family,” Nancy Pelosi wrote.
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said that David DePape, 42, now faces charges of attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, burglary and other felonies in relation to the attack, which happened after 2 a.m. on Friday.
The motive for the attack is still being determined, said San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.
— POLITICO (@politico) October 28, 2022
The suspect will be booked on charges of attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and burglary, among others. pic.twitter.com/As2Rv5lHrd
When police officers arrived at the Pelosi’s residence, Scott said that Paul Pelosi and DePape were struggling over a hammer. Officers gave an order for the men to drop the hammer, and, according to Scott, DePape began attacking Paul Pelosi.
DePape was then tackled by police officers and taken into custody. Officials are investigating a possible motive.
Nancy Pelosi’s Full Letter To Congress:
