An unidentified man was taken into custody on Tuesday (17 February) after running towards the U.S. Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun and wearing tactical gear, according to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
Speaking to reporters, Sullivan said the incident occurred just after noon, when the suspect parked a white Mercedes SUV on Maryland Avenue.
“He exited the vehicle with a shotgun and began running towards the Capitol, up the walkway just behind me,” Sullivan said. Officers quickly spotted him as he approached the building and ordered him to drop the weapon and lie on the ground. The suspect complied and was immediately taken into custody by U.S. Capitol Police.
Sullivan said the man was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves at the time of the incident. The shotgun was loaded, and the suspect had additional rounds of ammunition in his possession. The suspect was apprehended near the stairway leading to the building.
A search of the vehicle uncovered further equipment, including a Kevlar helmet and a gas mask, the police chief added.
Sullivan said the investigation remains ongoing and declined to provide additional details. He also stated that Capitol Police are preparing for next week’s State of the Union address and that Tuesday’s incident “does not change our posture.”
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