LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: Well, authorities could decide today what charges to file against the suspect in Wednesday's shooting outside the White House, and new information is emerging about the accused gunman. Our national correspondent Eileen O'Connor joins us now. She's at George Washington University Hospital, where the suspect is being treated this morning -- Eileen.</s>EILEEN O'CONNOR, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, Leon, Robert Pickett remains in the hospital. He is still in good condition, which means his vital signs are stable. Of course, hospital officials said that he would remain in the hospital for several days after his surgery on Wednesday for the gunshot wound to his knee that occurred during the incident. Now, law enforcement officials say they do expect to file charges today. The question is which charges. They may charge him with assault on a federal officer. That carries a prison term of 10 years. They also may charge him on a lesser charge, which is possession of an illegal weapon. Why? Because they say there are questions over his intent. They have found a second letter, they say, which could be construed as a suicide note. So prosecutors believe that perhaps Robert Pickett did not intend to hurt anybody, that because of his mental state -- evidence of depression -- and because of some grievances he had against the federal government that he believed aggravated his mental condition that it was -- really what he wanted was suicide by cops: setting himself up into a situation where he'd situation where he'd be threatening police officers and basically asking to get shot. And that is what they are battling over right now -- Leon.</s>HARRIS: All right, thanks much, Eileen O'Connor, reporting live this morning from Washington.
White House Shooting: Authorities May Decide Charges Against Pickett Today