Armed Subject Apprehended on U.S. Capitol Grounds
| United States Capitol Police | Chief Phillip D. Morse, Sr |
| Public Information Office | |
| 119 D Street, NE | |
| Washington, D.C. 20510 | Immediate |
| (202) 224-1677 | 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008 |
At approximately 1:00 p.m., U.S. Capitol Police officers observed a white male walking south on First St., NE from D St., NE, carrying a shotgun and a sword. USCP officers quickly apprehended the subject and he was transported to U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters at 119 D St., NE for processing. There were no injuries sustained during the arrest process.
U.S. Capitol Police located a vehicle associated with the individual, and investigated the suspicious vehicle in the area of North Capitol and D Street, NW. The vehicle has since been declared safe by the USCP Hazardous Devices Unit; the entire incident remains under investigation by the USCP Criminal Investigation Division.
Michael Steven Gorbey, 38, was arrested and is being charged with "Felon in Possession of a Firearm." Other charges are pending.
If there are any questions about these events or security procedures, you may contact the United States Capitol Police Public Information Office at 202-224-1677.
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| Sergeant Kimberly Schneider | |
| United States Capitol Police | |
| Public Information Officer |