Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 18, 2026 at 03:26 AM

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On February 18, 2026, police arrested Carter Camacho, an 18-year-old from Georgia, as he ran towards the US Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Camacho was armed with a loaded shotgun and extra ammunition, and was wearing a tactical vest and gloves. He was intercepted by police "several hundred yards" from the Capitol, and complied with orders to drop his weapon and surrender. Police found a gas mask and Kevlar helmet in his vehicle parked nearby. Camacho faces charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition. The suspect was not known to authorities and the motive is under investigation, including whether Congress was the target.

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