Police identify suspect arrested for running toward Capitol with shotgun

Police have identified the suspect who was arrested for running toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.According to U.S. Capitol Police, the suspect arrested on Tuesday was 18-year-old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Ga. Camacho was arrested for Unlawful Activities, Carrying a Rifle without a License, Unregistered Firearm, and Unregistered Ammunition.
He allegedly had multiple rounds of ammunition and a tactical-style vest, and inside his SUV parked in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden, officers found a gas mask and helmet.
No one was injured during the incident.
Camacho was not on file with the USCP, and the department’s Threat Assessment Section is investigating to determine his motive.
“This individual was challenged by United States Capitol Police officers in order to drop the weapon, which he did comply with,” USCP Chief Michael Sullivan said at a news conference on Tuesday. “He laid down the weapon and then laid down on the ground and was taken into custody by our United States Capitol Police officers.”
Congress is out of session this week, and lawmakers are not expected to return to the Capitol until Monday.

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