Who is Noah Green? 25-year-old Nation of Islam follower identified as suspect in Capitol attack
The man who attacked the US Capitol earlier today has been identified as Noah Green. MSNBC was the first to name the attacker, but the police are yet to issue a statement on the same. According to the channel's sources, Green was identified through Facebook.
Green rammed a car into two Capitol Police officers at around 1 PM today, killing one of them. He then exited the car with a knife but was shot by police minutes later. The attack left the Capitol in a state of high alert. National Guard troops were deployed again and the complex placed in lockdown briefly.
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Green's Facebook page has since been deleted by the company, which could confirm MSNBC's report that he is indeed the attacker. Here's everything we know about him.
Who is Noah Green?
Green was a 25-year-old man originally from Indiana, according to MSNBC. At some point, he moved to Norfolk, Virginia, but it is not clear when. However, a bio on the Christopher Newport University website says that Greene is originally Fairlea, West Virginia. The car used in the attack had Virginia license plates, but it is not clear if it belonged to Green or someone else.
According to the bio, Green played as a defensive back for the university's football team. The bio also lists his hometown as Covington, Virginia. According to the website, he is the son of Mazie and Newotn Green and has seven sisters and two brothers. He was reportedly majoring in business at the university.
NBC journalist Tom Winter was one of the first to name Green publicly. In a tweet, he said, "the suspect is a follower of the Nation of Islam, law enforcement officials say. Recent social media posts indicate he was unemployed and dealing with several personal issues."
MORE: The suspect is a follower of the Nation of Islam, law enforcement officials say. Recent social media posts indicate he was unemployed and dealing with several personal issues.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 2, 2021
Green's Facebook page is reportedly filled with multiple references to the Nation of Islam. In one, he shared a “certificate of completion” from the Nation of Islam. According to the certificate, he was awarded it for “recognition of your sacrifice in making your word bond and completing your 2021 saviors’ day gift in the amount of $1,085.” Another post said he was dealing with many challenges, which he called “some of the biggest, unimaginable tests.” He also called himself Noah X, after his icon Malcolm X. Green also described himself as a “Follower of Farrakhan”, in reference to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
At the time of the attack, Green was looking for guidance after losing his job. Associated Press reported that as of now, Green does not seem to be linked to the January 6 insurrection. Not much else is known about Green at this time. We will update this story when we hear more.