Man Armed With Shotgun, Wearing Tactical Vest, Arrested Near U.S. Capitol
Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE
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- An 18-year-old Georgia man was arrested Tuesday after running toward the U.S. Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun and wearing a tactical-style vest, authorities said.
- The arrest happened shortly after noon on the Lower West Terrace. U.S. Capitol Police say the suspect complied with commands to drop the weapon and was taken into custody without injuries.
- Police identified the suspect as Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia. He faces charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm and unregistered ammunition.
- Officers recovered additional ammunition on his person. A helmet and gas mask were found inside his SUV, which was parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden on Maryland Avenue, SW.
- Authorities say there is no ongoing threat and no additional suspects. The Capitol Police Threat Assessment Section is investigating a motive.
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U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga., on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition. A gas mask and helmet were found inside the suspect's vehicle found parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Officials say the man, 18, was carrying a shotgun and wearing a tactical vest when he exited a Mercedes vehicle and began running toward the Capitol.
Maryland Avenue is closed between First and Third Streets, Southwest, during the investigation, according to USCP.
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol after he appeared to have a gun, according to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Incident reported at Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga., on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition. A gas mask and helmet were found inside the suspect's vehicle found parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Officials say the man, 18, was carrying a shotgun and wearing a tactical vest when he exited a Mercedes vehicle and began running toward the Capitol.
Maryland Avenue is closed between First and Third Streets, Southwest, during the investigation, according to USCP.
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol after he appeared to have a gun, according to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Incident reported at Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga., on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition. A gas mask and helmet were found inside the suspect's vehicle found parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Officials say the man, 18, was carrying a shotgun and wearing a tactical vest when he exited a Mercedes vehicle and began running toward the Capitol.
Maryland Avenue is closed between First and Third Streets, Southwest, during the investigation, according to USCP.
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol after he appeared to have a gun, according to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Incident reported at Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga., on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition. A gas mask and helmet were found inside the suspect's vehicle found parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Officials say the man, 18, was carrying a shotgun and wearing a tactical vest when he exited a Mercedes vehicle and began running toward the Capitol.
Maryland Avenue is closed between First and Third Streets, Southwest, during the investigation, according to USCP.
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol after he appeared to have a gun, according to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Incident reported at Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga., on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm, and unregistered ammunition. A gas mask and helmet were found inside the suspect's vehicle found parked near the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Officials say the man, 18, was carrying a shotgun and wearing a tactical vest when he exited a Mercedes vehicle and began running toward the Capitol.
Maryland Avenue is closed between First and Third Streets, Southwest, during the investigation, according to USCP.
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol after he appeared to have a gun, according to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Incident reported at Maryland Ave NE & 1st St NE.
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@Hollywood_L0s3r of what kind?
Ice doesn't protect the White House OMG do you guys even understand who does what?
We need Unity 🫱🏿🫲🏼 no more Left Vs Right and nothing else that causes division. We see that was their plan all along. We’re all in the same boat and must learn to live together!
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