Ethiopian arrested in connection to suspected explosive in a backpack near Pentagon

Update: He's a Muslim marine corps reservist, did someone ignore warning signs and keep him in service for political correct reasons as in the case of Nidal Hasan?
Was he planning a "man caused disaster"?!


Suspect in Custody After Suspicious Package Found Near Pentagon

Authorities say they have a suspect in custody after finding a backpack which may contain an explosive chemical near the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.

A source with knowledge of the investigation told Fox News that authorities were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in the area early Friday morning. A backpack containing what they believe is five pounds of ammonium nitrate was found outside the vehicle, the source said, though authorities are still trying to determine what the material is.

A notebook was also found at the scene and contained threatening words like "Al Qaeda" and "Taliban," Fox News has learned.

The man arrested is a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the country from Ethiopia, a source told MyFoxDC.com.

David Scholosser of the U.S. Park Police said during a press conference Friday that a man, whom he did not identify, was found inside Arlington Cemetery overnight when the cemetery was closed. The man was taken into custody and "was not very cooperative to answers about what his activities were," Scholosser said.

Scholosser said authorities then searched for the man's vehicle, which was found in close proximity to the Pentagon. He did not confirm reports that suspicious items have been found, saying the investigation is still ongoing.

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