Paul Pelosi Undergoes Skull Surgery , After Being Attacked at Home in San Francisco.
ABC7 News in Los Angeles reports that the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was "violently assaulted" with a hammer by an intruder on Oct. 28.
ABC7 News in Los Angeles reports that the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was "violently assaulted" with a hammer by an intruder on Oct. 28.
The suspect has been apprehended and identified as David Depape, a 42-year-old man.
Sources say Depape was allegedly looking for the House speaker and shouting, "Where's Nancy?!".
Sources say Depape was allegedly looking for the House speaker and shouting, "Where's Nancy?!".
Nancy was in Washington, D.C., at the time.
Paul's injuries were "significant" and he reportedly underwent skull surgery after the attack.
Paul's injuries were "significant" and he reportedly underwent skull surgery after the attack.
He is expected to recover.
According to police, Depape faces charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and more.
According to police, Depape faces charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and more.
Police are investigating
to uncover Depape's motive.
Drew Hammill, Nancy Pelosi's
spokesperson, issued a statement.
The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time, Drew Hammill, Nancy Pelosi's spokesperson, via statement
