Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in D.C., sparking concerns about rising crime and safety.

Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) was carjacked at gunpoint outside his apartment building in Washington, D.C. on Monday night. This incident follows a recent crime wave that has impacted politicians, including an assault on Representative Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) in her apartment building and a stabbing of a staffer for Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky). Cuellar stated that D.C. is "more dangerous" than his Texas district after the carjacking. Multiple sources have confirmed the incident, and Cuellar is reported to be safe. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the armed carjacking, which occurred in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood. Cuellar's car, phone, and sushi dinner were stolen, but the police later recovered the vehicle. This incident has raised concerns about the spike in carjackings in the city. Cuellar's carjacking has sparked discussions about crime and the need for better support for law enforcement.