SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (THECOUNT) — David W. Depape, 42, of Oakland, California, has been identified as the suspect in a Friday morning attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Paul Pelosi is currently in hospital undergoing brain surgery after being attacked during a home invasion in San Francisco early Friday morning.
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TheCount.com has learned, in the past, Depape also lived in Berkeley, San Francisco and Pahoa, Hawaii.
According to Speaker Pelosi’s spokesman, the alleged attacker “violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi” after breaking into the house. The extent of injuries suffered by the 82-year-old were not provided.
The suspect was taken into custody.
Pelosi’s spokesman says, “The Assailant is in custody and the motivation for the attack is under investigation.” He adds that Paul is still in the hospital for treatment, and is “expected to make a full recovery.”
CNN first reported the alleged attacker used a hammer during the assault.
Speaker Pelosi wasn’t in the home during the incident, and we don’t know if this was a targeted attack.
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