Event Brief
Armed man arrested at US Capitol North Barricade
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man after he drove to a security checkpoint with a firearm inside.
WHO: U.S. Capitol Police
WHAT: Arrested an armed man at the North Barricade after discovering a firearm in a Ford Bronco driven to the security checkpoint.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET
WHERE: U.S. Capitol grounds, North Barricade
WHY: Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds and officers found the suspect had a firearm at the security barricade.
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