Armed man arrested outside RFK Jr event. In Los Angeles

A man was arrested carrying a loaded handgun outside a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Los Angeles’ Wilshire neighborhood on Friday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Adrian Aispuro, 44, was taken into custody and charged with a felony after impersonating a U.S. marshal, Los Angeles police said in a report obtained by NBC News.

Authorities said Aispuro was arrested after receiving a call at about 4:30 p.m. local time, describing him as carrying a firearm and a U.S. Marshals ID.

In a message to Get close to me.”

Asked if the man had entered the theater, Los Angeles Police told NBC News that Aispuro was outside the venue, then taken into custody, and at no time brandished a gun or threatened anyone.

Kennedy had filed a formal request for Secret Service protection with the Department of Homeland Security in July, but that request was denied, according to his campaign.

“Based on the facts and the advisory committee’s recommendations, I have determined that Secret Service protection of Robert Kennedy Jr. is not warranted at this time,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ office said at the time.

The Kennedy campaign said it then requested Secret Service protection again, but a decision has not yet been made on the second request.

the Secret Service Guidance for the 2024 Elections It states that “senior presidential and vice presidential candidates” are “eligible” for protection, but “protection under these guidelines should only be granted within one year before a general election. Protection should not be granted until more than one year before a general election.” In exceptional circumstances, on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with the Committee, based on the threat assessment and other factors.”

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy commented on the matter Incident in X’s postwriting: “Glad you’re okay, my friend.”