CBS News/ November 18, 2011, 7:31 AM

Accused White House shooter says he's Jesus

An Idaho man charged with trying to kill President Obama claims he is the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez was arraigned Thursday in Pittsburgh. He allegedly fired nine shots at the White House last Friday with an assault rifle.

One bullet hit a window in the 2nd floor living quarters. The president wasn't there, and no one was hurt.

Ortega's car was found abandoned nearby shortly after the shooting; an assault rifle with a scope and nine spent shell casings were found inside.

Ortega-Hernandez has been quoted as calling Mr. Obama the "Antichrist."

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In a video made at Idaho State University in September, he said this about himself:

"It's not just a coincidence that I look like Jesus. I am the modern day Jesus Christ that you all have been waiting for."

If convicted of attempted assassination, Ortega-Hernandez could face life in prison.

In a 20-minute video posted by CBS Affiliate KBOI, Ortega-Hernandez claims to be the second coming of Christ, and talks about Nostradamus and receiving a "message thorough time."

"When I first saw that, there was no doubt in my mind that the message sent through time was solely for me," Ortega-Hernandez said.

The student who filmed the video, Ramon Bailey, told KBOI that he randomly met Ortega-Hernandez and was approached by him to film a "commercial." Bailey hesitated, but gave in when the phone calls wouldn't stop.

The taping disturbed Bailey so much he never edited it and did not return Ortega-Hernandez's calls. Bailey has been subpoenaed to testify in front of a grand jury at a district court in Washington D.C. on November 22.

Below: Video from Idaho State University, courtesy of CBS Affiliate KBOI.

He reportedly told an acquaintance that President Obama planned to implant computer tracking chips into children.

But his mother said he has no history of mental illness.

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torgohugo says:
He's bigger than Jesus!
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Composer1777 says:
This is Hilarious. He knew he wouldn't kill Obama. He did it for attention to make a statement. Obama needs to lose and go down as the worst president in history, Not killed ! To bad he's not Illegal that would be more funny.
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technocoffee says:
I guess being the Program Directer for Fox News finally drove him over the edge....
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intrigue97 says:
And this is why religious fanaticism is bad.
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mike_weston says:
wow, jesus used to be in two different gangs, tried to kill obama not realizing obama was out on vacation, binge drinks, wants to legalize marijuana and is a mexican.
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wardove says:
they also did this to me , i smart enuf. not to buy into this brainwashing .They are brainwashing people its not over their will be more ppl. comming out saying they are jesus or a prophet.he was peobally promised money or a wife ect. does anyone else s
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wardove says:
ppl. come on dont blame this guy he is being used by powerfull ppl. with lots of money (brainwashing) this needs to stop .and this is why our society will be going to the chip for everyone.I am sick of this crap , ppl. will do anythang for money.
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Wookiee-1138 says:
Jesus was not a white guy.
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LoadedAndDangerous says:
He can't be....Obama thinks he is and the speed bumps (Liberals) believe and worship this idiot Obama.
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Irby32 says:
Christians...there's your guy!
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GRTony replies:
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Sorry, he's yours... you'll definately know when ours comes.
GRTony replies:
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Sorry non-Christian, this is definately one of your guys. When our Christ returns, you'll definately know it.
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