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Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun
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On Tuesday, US Capitol Police arrested an 18-year-old man who ran towards the west side of the US Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., armed with a loaded shotgun. The man, who remains unidentified, exited a parked Mercedes SUV and ran "several hundred yards" before being stopped by officers. He was wearing a tactical vest and gloves, and a Kevlar helmet and gas mask were found in his vehicle. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan stated that the man also had additional rounds of ammunition on his person. The motive is currently under investigation, including the possibility of targeting members of Congress, though Congress is not currently in session. Police are seeking additional video footage from the public.

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