The U.S. Capital shooting incident in Washington, D.C. Thursday (Oct. 3) afternoon put the city back under a veil of terror, just weeks after Aaron Alexis wreaked havoc at the Washington Navy Yard. As authorities scramble to reclaim calm, details are emerging about the 34-year-old Stamford, Conn. woman who was shot and killed by after attempting to breach the White House gates.
Hip-Hop Wired takes a look at what we’ve learned thus far about the situation on the following pages.
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The Woman’s Name Is Miriam Carey
When the shooting first took place, all authorities were able to determine initially was her place of residence, that she was black and she worked in dental hygiene.
Infant Inside Car with Carey Said To Be Her Child
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A 1-year girl was found inside the vehicle Carey used to ram the White House security barricade. Several sources say the girl was Carey’s daughter.
Carey’s Family, Former Employer Both Said She Suffered From Depression
NBC News reported that Carey’s family said she suffered from postpartum depression. Her former boss, dentist Dr. Barry Weiss observed that Carey was stressed over an unplanned pregnancy although a fellow doctor explained Carey was “happy” to be a mother.
Dr. Weiss Fired Her In August 2012
Dr. Weiss terminated Carey’s employment after complaints she was too rough with the patients.
A Former Dental Employer Said Carey Was Unlikely Suspect
Dr. Steven Oken, a former employer, said to ABC News, “I would never in a million years believe that she would do something like this. It’s the furthest thing from anything I would think she would do, especially with her child in the car. I am floored that it would be her.”
Carey Was Born In New York And Graduated From Brooklyn College
After attending Hostos Community College in The Bronx, Carey later attended Brooklyn College and graduated in 2007 with a degree in Health and Nutrition.
Injured U.S. Capitol Police, Secret Service Officers Both Unpaid Because Of Fed Shutdown
Carey struck two officers trying to slow her down after she sped off from the White House. Both officers were still on the clock despite the government shutdown, but had to do so without pay.
Stamford Neighbor Not Shocked That Carey Involved
Erin Jackson told ABC News that she believed reports that Carey suffered from a mental illness. Jackson also recognized the black Infiniti sedan on the news and said the tires on the car were slashed recently.
Reports Say Carey Thought President Barack Obama Was Stalking Her
Although much hasn’t been revealed about this angle of the story, NBC News revealed sources told them that Carey thought that President Obama was stalking her.
Congress Session Put On Hold And Lock-down As Incident Unfolded
As the nation waits to see if the chambers of Congress can iron out details over a new spending bill that would fund the government temporarily, Carey’s violent outburst disrupted the debate thus froze all activities on Capitol Hill yesterday.
