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Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun

Associated Press (AP)EN 2 min read 100% complete by By  GARY FIELDSFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
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On Tuesday, U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Georgia after he ran towards the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. armed with a loaded shotgun. Police Chief Michael Sullivan stated that Camacho, wearing a tactical vest and gloves, ran "several hundred yards" after exiting his vehicle. A Kevlar helmet and gas mask were found inside the SUV, which was not registered to him. Camacho is being held for unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and possessing an unregistered firearm and ammunition. The motive is under investigation, including the possibility of targeting members of Congress, though Congress is not in session. The arrest occurred one week before President Trump's State of the Union address, but officials stated that security plans remain unchanged.

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