U.S. Park Police are looking for Oscar Ramiro Ortega, 21, who allegedly fired shots from a semi-automatic rifle near the White House on Friday night. They obtained a warrant which charges his with “carrying a dangerous weapon.” An abandoned vehicle was found near Theodore Roosevelt bridge following reported gunfire at 16th Street and Constitution Ave. Secret Service says the White House was not the focus of Ortega’s attack.
Ortega was last spotted running toward Arlington, Va. Ortega is described as 5-foot-11, white Hispanic, 160 pounds and medium build, with brown eyes and black hair. He is also described as having numerous tattoos. Authorities say Ortega’s semi-automatic rifle was recovered. Information on Ortega’s whereabouts can be reported to Park Police at 202-610-7500 or the Investigations Branch Tip Line at 202-610-8737.
