Man Armed with Shotgun Arrested Near US Capitol Building

Washington D.C. Police have arrested an 18-year-old man who was running towards the 'Capitol Building,' the US Congress building in Washington D.C., while carrying a loaded shotgun. According to the Capitol Police, the arrested individual is Carter Camacho from Smyrna, Georgia. He was running towards the Capitol building, wearing a tactical vest and gloves, carrying extra ammunition.

Police Chief Michael Sullivan stated that when officers stopped him and ordered him to drop the weapon, he complied, fell to the ground, and was subsequently taken into custody.

Police have indicated that the motive for the incident is not yet clear and the investigation is ongoing. No session of Congress was taking place at the time of the incident. However, it is being investigated whether the suspect intended to target the Congress. Police also found a Mercedes SUV parked nearby in the Botanical Garden. It is reported that a gas mask and a Kevlar helmet were found inside the vehicle. Sullivan also stated that the vehicle was not registered in the suspect's name and that security agencies had no prior information about him.

Camacho has been charged with illegal activity, carrying a weapon without a license, and possessing an unregistered firearm and ammunition. This incident occurred one week before President Donald Trump's 'State of the Union' address to Congress. Police have made it clear that there will be no changes to the security preparations for that event.