US EditionPerson with what appears to be a gun arrested outside US Capitol: Police
The arrest occurred in a restricted area where firearms are banned, amid heightened security following a recent high-profile assassination plot sentencing.
- One person, who appeared to be in possession of a gun, was arrested near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Capitol Police.
- Capitol Police stated there does not appear to be any other suspects or ongoing threat, but they are continuing to investigate the situation.
- Maryland Avenue is temporarily closed between First and Third Streets, SW, while crews investigate, and staff and other personnel are directed to avoid this area until further notice.
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Person with gun arrested near Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said Tuesday afternoon that its officers arrested a person “with what appears to be a gun” in front of the Capitol. “Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building,” USCP wrote on social platform X at…
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The BlazeSuspected gunman arrested outside Congress
Capitol Police announced that they arrested an individual who "appears" to have been carrying a gun outside Congress. Law enforcement issued a statement Tuesday that officers had arrested a person with "what appears to be a gun" near the United States Capitol, cautioning employees and bystanders to avoid the area.'One person is in custody.'"Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol …
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