{"id":2163800,"date":"2024-01-31T10:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-official-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-during-dc-carjacking\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:44:22","slug":"trump-administration-official-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-during-dc-carjacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-official-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-during-dc-carjacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump admin official critical after being shot in DC carjacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-administration-official-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-during-dc-carjacking%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163800&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Trump Administration Official Shot in Carjacking, in Critical Condition<\/h2>\n<p>A former Trump administration official is \u2063fighting\u200c for his life after being shot during a terrifying \u200ccarjacking\u200d incident in Washington, D.C. The city \u2062has \u2062been grappling with a surge in crime rates, making this incident even more alarming.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Gill, who served in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration, was the first victim of a series \u200dof carjackings that took place on Monday night and Tuesday morning. According to FOX 5, Gill is currently hospitalized with \u200clife-threatening injuries, and\u200b the Metropolitan Police \u200bDepartment is actively investigating the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The carjacking occurred at around\u2063 5:45 p.m. EST on the 900 block of K Street NW. \u2064The \u2062suspect reportedly approached Gill&#8217;s parked vehicle, where he was\u2063 seated behind the wheel, and without \u200dwarning, opened \u200bfire. After the attack, the suspect fled\u2062 on\u2064 foot and \u200battempted another carjacking at 5th Street and K\u200b Street at 7:05 p.m. Tragically, during this second incident, the suspect shot and killed 35-year-old Alberto Vasquez\u2063 Jr.,\u2062 who later succumbed\u200c to his injuries at a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing his crime spree, the suspect\u2062 went on to commit two more carjackings in Prince George&#8217;s\u200b County, Maryland, before encountering law enforcement in New Carrollton at 4:35 a.m. EST on Tuesday. \u2062In \u200ca confrontation\u2064 with the police, the suspect was shot and ultimately\u200d died from his injuries, as confirmed by the Maryland Attorney General&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for \u2063Gill has confirmed\u2064 that he was indeed involved in the incident on Monday and is currently in critical condition.<\/p>\n<h3>Carjackings Plague the District of Columbia<\/h3>\n<p>The District of Columbia has been plagued by a surge in carjackings and other crimes, making 2023 a turbulent \u2062year for the nation&#8217;s capital. Shockingly, there\u200d were a staggering 958 carjackings reported last \u2062year alone, \u2062highlighting the urgent need for increased security measures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-governor-calls-in-national-guard-ahead-of-trial-over-george-floyds-death\/\" title=\"Minnesota Governor Calls In National Guard Ahead Of Trial Over George Floyd\u2019s Death\">law enforcement efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In \u200clight of this incident, \u2062what measures are being proposed to enhance \u200bthe safety and security of public officials,\u2062 especially \u200dthose who \u200chave \u2063served in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/farage-predicts-a-lot-more-chinese-spies-will-be-found-in-westminster\/\" title=\"Farage Predicts 'A Lot More' Chinese Spies Will be Found in Westminster\">high-profile positions<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng \u2063a\u200d carjacking incident in Chicago. The victim, whose name has not \u200cbeen released \u200cto the public, \u2064remains in critical \u2064condition \u2062at a local hospital.<\/p>\n<p>According to law\u200d enforcement\u2062 officials, the \u200dincident \u200coccurred late Tuesday evening when the victim was approached by an armed assailant \u2063while sitting in his car. The\u2063 assailant reportedly demanded the victim\u2019s vehicle and \u200bsubsequently opened \u2063fire, striking him multiple\u200b times before fleeing the scene \u2064in\u2063 the stolen car.<\/p>\n<p>The victim&#8217;s background \u200cas a \u200cformer Trump administration official has raised\u2062 speculation about the possible motivation \u2064behind\u200c the attack. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> have \u2063emphasized\u2064 that it is too early to determine \u200cthe \u200cexact motive and that they\u200d are investigating\u200c all\u2062 possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>News of the incident has sent shockwaves through the political and law enforcement communities. Former \u200bcolleagues and associates\u2063 of the\u2064 victim have expressed\u2064 their \u200bshock\u2064 and concern,\u2062 hoping for \u200ca swift recovery. Many have taken to social media to \u200doffer their support and\u200d prayers, \u2062underscoring the impact of \u200cthe incident on \u2063those who knew him well.<\/p>\n<p>The former Trump \u2063administration official was known \u2062for his dedication to public service and his unwavering support for \u200dthe policies and \u200binitiatives \u200cof the previous administration. During his tenure, he played a vital role in numerous key policy\u2064 areas, including economic\u2063 development and trade negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has rekindled discussions\u200b regarding the safety and security\u200b of \u2064public officials, particularly those who served in high-profile positions. While the \u200dDepartment of Homeland Security provides security to certain officials, the majority of \u2064former officials no longer receive such \u2062protection. This \u200dincident serves as a \u200creminder\u2064 of \u2062the potential dangers faced\u2063 by \u2063those who dedicated themselves to public \u200bservice.<\/p>\n<p>Politicians from both sides of \u2063the aisle have condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation. They have emphasized the need to ensure the \u2063safety and security of all individuals involved in public service, calling for increased resources and support to protect those who willingly serve \u200cthe nation.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200c investigation continues, it is crucial for law enforcement agencies \u2062to\u2062 work diligently to identify and apprehend the perpetrator responsible for this heinous act. \u2062The motive behind the attack must be established, and \u200cappropriate legal actions need \u200dto be\u200d taken \u2062to hold\u2064 the assailant accountable.<\/p>\n<p>The incident serves as a somber reminder of \u2064the violence \u200dthat can permeate society and\u2064 the \u200drisks\u2064 faced by\u200b those\u2063 who choose\u200b to dedicate themselves to public service. It is a stark reminder\u2063 that even\u200c after leaving public office, officials can face significant threats and dangers.<\/p>\n<p>Our \u2063thoughts\u200c and prayers go out to \u2063the former Trump administration official and his\u200c loved ones during this challenging time. May he find\u2062 the strength to recover \u200dfrom this \u200btragic incident, and may this\u2062 unfortunate\u2063 event serve\u200d as a catalyst for a renewed commitment to the safety and \u2062security\u200b of public servants \u200cwho\u200d selflessly devote themselves\u2062 to their country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Trump administration ex-official is critical after being shot during a carjacking in crime-ridden Washington, D.C. Mike Gill, formerly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, became the initial victim of a lengthy carjacking spree on Monday night<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2163801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AP24010798633501-1-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2163800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AP24010798633501-1-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2163800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163800\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2163801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2163800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2163800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2163800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}