Paul Pelosi attacked with hammer inside his San Francisco home

Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer at the couple’s home in San Francisco by a male assailant early Friday morning. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Later reports say Paul Pelosi is undergoing brain surgery.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi was not home at the time of the attack, she was in Washington D.C.

San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said, “when the officers arrive on scene, they encountered an adult male and Mr. Pelosi’s husband, Paul. Our officers observed Mr. Pelosi and the suspect both holding a hammer. The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr. Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it. Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, took him into custody, requested emergency backup and rendered medical aid. The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old David DePape. Mr. Pelosi and Mr. DePape were transported to a local hospital for treatment.”