A person was arrested within the US capital Washington for allegedly operating in the direction of the Capitol with a shotgun. The 18-year-old ran from his automobile towards the west facet of the Capitol, the place the House of Representatives and Senate are positioned, however dropped his weapon and allowed himself to be arrested after being confronted by Capitol Police, police stated on Tuesday.
Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan stated at a information convention that the suspect was carrying a tactical vest and gloves. There was a helmet and a fuel masks in his automobile. The shotgun – Sullivan spoke of a shotgun – was loaded and the suspect had extra ammunition with him. The motive is being investigated. The query will even be investigated as as to whether the suspect was focusing on members of Congress.
Police have video footage, Sullivan stated, however requested the general public for extra footage. “Who knows what would have happened if our officers hadn’t been there?” he defined. There have been workouts within the occasion of a gun assault up to now few months nearly precisely on the website of the incident.
Congress shouldn’t be at present in session. In addition to the House of Representatives and the Senate, Capitol Hill can also be house to the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
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