Sen. Ted Cruz Struck By Flying White Claw During World Series Parade

HOUSTON, TX — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was pelted with a can of alcohol while participating in the victory parade for the Houston Astros’ World Series win, according to police.

The incident occurred Monday in the 2400 block of Smith Street, according to Houston police, who said Cruz was struck in the chest and neck area but did not require medical attention.

In a video of the attack circulating on Twitter, the crowd is booing Cruz when a can flies through the air directly at the senator, who is on a parade vehicle, at which point Cruz and another person aboard the vehicle extend their arms to block it. Police said the projectile was a beer can but Cruz in a tweet described it as a White Claw hard seltzer. Harris County prosecutors claim two cans were thrown, according to NBC News.

Joseph Halm Arcidiacono, 33, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with the attack, police announced Tuesday.

“I know, I’m an idiot,” Arcidiacono said when he was detained, according to NBC affiliate KPRC. “I’m sorry.”

The Astros beat out the Phillies, with four wins to two, on Saturday, taking the series.

“As always I'm thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action,” Cruz said in a tweet. “I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.”