The shocking attack on a federal building in Indiana mostly escaped national headlines but is now making waves after charges against Meehan were confirmed. In a lengthy press release, the DoJ detailed the incident that killed FBI Task Force Officer Gregory Ferency. Here's what you need to know.
Shane Meehan in 2019, as he attempted to run for Mayor of Terre Haute (Twitter)
Who is Shane Meehan?
A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Meehan famously ran for Mayor in 2019. He finished last in a four-way race, with just 1 per cent of the votes. Meehan ran on an anti-gun campaign and promised to fix the local schools. He also ran to show residents that a political outsider could become Mayor, but that never happened. He also wanted to improve the diversity of the city, telling My Wabash Valley, "There’s a lot of people that won’t come not just Indiana, but Terre Haute if the diversity’s not right. If we can get more diversity in our jobs and within the community, I think that might be more appealing."