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WASHINGTON - A man was arrested outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
USCP says officers surrounded and arrested the man as he ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
The arrest happened shortly after 12 p.m. on the Lower West Terrace. Officials say the suspect also had multiple rounds of ammunition and a tactical-style vest.
USCP officers found the suspect’s SUV in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden on Maryland Avenue, SW.
A gas mask and helmet were spotted inside the vehicle.
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Armed suspect on Capitol Hill
What we know:USCP says officers surrounded and arrested the man as he ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
The arrest happened shortly after 12 p.m. on the Lower West Terrace. Officials say the suspect also had multiple rounds of ammunition and a tactical-style vest.
USCP officers found the suspect’s SUV in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden on Maryland Avenue, SW.
A gas mask and helmet were spotted inside the vehicle.
Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say
A man was arrested outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
