Police arrest man with gun on Capitol Hill grounds
An armed man was arrested by Capitol Police around noon Monday at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol during an ongoing inquiry. The police confirmed the individual had a firearm, and the area was temporarily closed off. Firearms are prohibited on Capitol grounds, and authorities are investigating the person’s identity and motives. The incident occurred near the Senate wing, with additional details undisclosed. This event coincided with the anniversary of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler,Pennsylvania.authorities responded by surrounding a Ford Bronco, which reportedly had a dog inside, and cordoned off the area, drawing attention to security concerns. The incident remains under investigation,and more updates may follow.
Capitol Police arrested an armed man around noon Monday on Capitol Hill, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A USCP spokesperson told the Washington Examiner that police “arrested a man at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol who had a firearm,” adding that the area will be closed as police conduct an investigation into the incident.
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Firearms are prohibited on Capitol grounds, and police said they are looking into who the person is and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol with a gun.
The North Barricade sits in between Delaware Avenue and First Street in front of the Senate wing of the Capitol. Additional details about the incident have not been released.
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Shortly before noon, police surrounded a Ford Bronco with multiple police cruisers, according to Fox News. A dog was reportedly in the SUV, and photos show the area taped off with multiple police cars in the area.
The incident falls on the anniversary of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, when the then-former president was targeted while delivering a campaign speech during the 2024 presidential election cycle on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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