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World● Low3h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 10:09 PM

Man arrested near White House for making ‘finger gun’ gesture at National Guard

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

A man was released from custody in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after being arrested just days earlier for allegedly making a “finger gun” gesture at a National Guard member near the White House. According to Monday’s arrest affidavit, 28-year-old William Clark reportedly made “a shooting gesture with a finger gun” toward a van that a…

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