Carter Camacho

Carter Camacho, an 18-year-old man from Smyrna, Georgia, is the subject of recent news reports after being arrested by U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. on February 18, 2026. Camacho was apprehended while running towards the west side of the U.S. Capitol Building. He was armed with a loaded shotgun and carrying additional ammunition. He was also wearing a tactical vest and gloves at the time of his arrest. The incident prompted a response from Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan. Camacho's actions and the subsequent arrest are newsworthy due to the heightened security concerns surrounding the U.S. Capitol and the potential threat posed by an individual approaching the building armed with a firearm. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident raises questions about security protocols and potential motivations.