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Person with what appears to be a gun arrested outside US Capitol: Police
An 18-year-old was arrested carrying a loaded shotgun and tactical gear near the U.S. Capitol; threats against Congress rose to a record 14,938 in 2025, police said.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Capitol Police arrested a person with an apparent gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building around 12:30 p.m. and urged the public to avoid the area while collecting evidence.
- Officers said they encountered the person after spotting the individual park a white Mercedes SUV, exit with a loaded shotgun, and run toward the West Front wearing tactical gear, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said.
- Sullivan described the arrest, saying `This individual was challenged by United States Capitol Police officers in order to drop the weapon, which he did comply with`; one person is in custody and no other suspects appear involved.
- Because Congress is in recess until Feb. 23, several streets near the Capitol were temporarily closed while police activity remained in the area.
- Looking ahead, investigators say the U.S. Capitol Police note that firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds, even if legally registered, and commend officers involved in the arrest.
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InternazionaleMan arrested after running toward US capitol with loaded shotgun, say police
Feb 17 - An 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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A man carrying a shotgun was arrested on Tuesday near the front entrance of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, according to police reports, which ruled out the existence of other suspects or active threats.The arrest took place in the vicinity of the legislative complex, where police officers intervened after detecting the individual with the weapon.According to authorities, the situation was quickly controlled and no additional incidents or immedi…
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