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Nick Fuentes Survives Armed Attack at Home; Suspect John R. Lyons Killed by Police After Triple Homicide

Dec 19, 2024, 09:43 PM

Nick Fuentes, a controversial political streamer, reported an armed attack at his home in Berwyn, Illinois, where an assailant attempted to kill him. The attacker, identified as 24-year-old John R. Lyons from Westchester, Illinois, was armed with a pistol, a crossbow, and incendiary devices. He was shot dead by police during a confrontation after allegedly committing a triple homicide earlier that day in Mahomet, Illinois. Fuentes, who was livestreaming at the time of the incident, stated that he believed the intruder intended to kill him. The police confirmed that Lyons had killed three family members and two dogs before arriving at Fuentes' residence. Following the attack, Fuentes expressed the need for private security and is seeking donations for that purpose. The situation is still developing as authorities continue to investigate the events leading up to the attack.