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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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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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