Disturbing Details Emerge After Gunman’s Arrest At U.S. Capitol
Published 16 hours ago
on February 17, 2026
By Cullen McCue
The U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested an 18-year-old man who was carrying a loaded shotgun and running toward the Capitol building.
According to police reports, officers observed the individual approaching the Capitol while armed. They challenged him to drop his weapon, and he complied without resistance, at which point he was taken into custody. The suspect was wearing a tactical vest and had multiple rounds of ammunition on his person, police said.
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Sullivan confirmed the additional details, stating, “the man who was arrested was running toward the Capitol with a shot gun. He was wearing a tactical vest and had additional rounds of ammo on him.”
The incident occurred just after noon at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, prompting a temporary closure of nearby streets and a heightened security response. Authorities confirmed there was no ongoing threat following the arrest, and Congress was not in session at the time.
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