U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly drove to the Capitol’s North Barricade with a firearm, prompting officers to temporarily close the entry point.
Capitol Police said officers took the suspect into custody after he arrived in a gray Ford Bronco. Firearms are prohibited anywhere on Capitol grounds.
“The North Barricade will be closed while the USCP investigates,” a Capitol Police spokesperson said in a statement. “Our investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol.”
Video and photographs from the scene showed law enforcement officers and emergency vehicles surrounding the SUV. Several boxes sat on the hood while investigators examined the vehicle.
Authorities had not released the suspect’s identity or announced charges as of publication. Officials also had not disclosed the type of firearm recovered or reported any injuries.
Federal law and Capitol Police regulations prohibit visitors from carrying firearms, ammunition, explosives or other dangerous weapons on Capitol grounds or inside congressional buildings, regardless of whether they may legally carry a firearm elsewhere. Violations can result in arrest, confiscation, fines and imprisonment.
Previous weapons arrests at Capitol
The arrest follows other weapons-related incidents at the Capitol.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, in February after he ran toward the Capitol with a loaded shotgun while wearing a tactical vest. Officers also recovered additional ammunition.
In July 2025, Capitol Police arrested 23-year-old Nolan R. Churan of Oregon after officers found a rifle, handgun, ammunition, knives, axes, a sword and a bow and arrow in his vehicle on Capitol grounds.
Capitol Police continued investigating Monday’s incident.
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