Washington D.C., Aug 16, 2012 / 11:20 am
A man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to have his first court appearance on the afternoon of Aug.16.
Tony Perkins, president of the pro-faith and family organization, said that authorities "are investigating this incident."
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Floyd Lee Corkins II of Herndon, Va., has been charged with assault with intent to kill as well as federal firearms charges.
Corkins allegedly entered the lobby of the Family Research Council's headquarters – which is located in the Chinatown area of Washington, D.C. – shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.