A man was arrested near the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, this Tuesday afternoon, found in possession of an AR-15 rifle. The arrest was made in the park in front of Union Station by the United States Capitol Police. At this time, there is no indication of an ongoing threat, but authorities are working diligently to gather more information.
Capitol Police have confirmed that the weapon in question was indeed an AR-15 and the individual is now in custody. The first investigations indicate that the man acted alone. Earlier in the day, the department issued an alert about a suspicious package in Upper Senate Park, prompting swift action by the police force.
Following this incident, staff and other personnel were ordered to avoid the area until further notice. With the suspect now in custody, police have said the investigation is ongoing, but the area of ​​the park is secured.
In a recent update, Capitol Police stated, “We have just searched the area of ​​the park that we secured. Out of an abundance of caution, we will search for the suspect’s belongings. Again, the suspect is in custody. Investigation ongoing.”
This incident has resulted in road closures along Columbus Circle between Louisiana and Delaware Avenues, NE and D Street between Louisiana and Delaware Avenues, NE due to police activity.
In a final update before 2 p.m., Capitol Police said: “Still investigating. Stay tuned when the scene is clear. Again, the suspect is in custody. Thank you for your patience as we work to confirm all information.”
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