USCP Officers Stop & Arrest Man with Loaded Shotgun Outside the U.S. Capitol
United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers surrounded and arrested a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
The arrest happened shortly after noon on Tuesday, February 17, on the Lower West Terrace.
The suspect also had multiple rounds of ammunition and a tactical style vest.
USCP officers found the suspect’s SUV in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden on Maryland Avenue, SW. A gas mask and helmet were spotted inside the vehicle.
Thanks to the quick actions of the officers, no one was hurt.
“Just last summer, we held an active threat exercise on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol – in the very location where today’s officers stopped the suspect,” said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan. “These now routine exercises are planned monthly and in different areas of the Capitol Complex to keep our officers ready for potential threats just like this.”
The suspect, 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, GA, was arrested for Unlawful Activities, Carrying a Rifle without a License, Unregistered Firearm, and Unregistered Ammunition.
The USCP’s Threat Assessment Section is investigating to determine the suspect’s motive. He was not on file with the USCP.
