Houston police arrested a man who allegedly threw a can of White Claw that hit U.S. senator Ted Cruz during the Astros’ World Series victory parade Monday
, authorities said the can hit Cruz around the chest and neck area. The senator, 51, did not require medical attention.
“Nearby HPD officers arrested the male without further incident,” Houston police said in a statement on Twitter. “He was taken to jail and faces assault charges.” Cruz, who was riding in a vehicle in the parade at the time of the incident, expressed his gratitude for the “quick action” taken against the suspect.. “I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.”, 33, has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly throwing the can that struck Cruz.
Unlike the Astros, Cruz received a rather cold reception from the parade’s attendees. Videos that circulated on Twitter showed many Houston fans booing the senator as he smiled and waved at the crowd, according to The rest of the parade was a joyous occasion for the city of Houston, which welcomed an estimated crowd of more than 1 million fans to the event,The Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons Saturday, closing out the Phillies 4–1 at home in Game 6.
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