Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
Camacho also pleaded guilty to child pornography charges after prosecutors said a search of his phone found illicit material.
- On Monday, Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia, pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm on Capitol grounds and receipt of child pornography, court records show.
- Wearing body armor and carrying a loaded shotgun on Feb. 17, Camacho told police he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth," according to federal prosecutors.
- Prosecutors said Camacho purchased the shotgun for "home defense" before driving from Georgia to Washington, and also carried pepper spray and tactical gear "just in case I don't want to shoot anyone."
- Surveillance video captured the teenager running toward the Capitol, but he complied with Capitol Police officers' commands to stop, preventing entry to the building and ensuring no injuries occurred.
- District Judge Amit Mehta scheduled sentencing for Dec. 8, with Camacho remaining jailed since his arrest following the Feb. incident.
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Georgia Teen Who Charged Capitol With Loaded Shotgun Pleads Guilty
A Georgia teenager who charged at the U.S. Capitol while armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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