Overview
- Surveillance video and images of a suspect were posted as officials asked the public for tips, with Center President Richard Grenell labeling the vandal a “terrorist.”
- Investigators recovered the container left on the ice for possible DNA testing, reviewed cellphone-tower data, and canvassed additional cameras, including Metro bus footage.
- Officials described the substance as toxic but have not publicly identified the chemical, named a suspect, or announced a motive.
- The incident forced Le Patin Libre to cancel its Friday night performance, while Center staff worked to repair the rink and resume programming.
- The attack followed the Center’s December renaming to include President Trump’s name and a period of protests and cancellations, with leaders blaming political opponents and noting an unfounded bomb threat the day before.