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Armed suspect detained near Capitol ahead of State of the Union
politics8 days ago

Armed suspect detained near Capitol ahead of State of the Union

Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho after he exited a white SUV on Maryland Avenue SW with a loaded shotgun and advanced toward the West Front; he complied with officers’ orders to drop the weapon and was taken into custody. Investigators found ammunition, a tactical vest, a Kevlar helmet, and a gas mask in the vehicle. The motive is under investigation, and security posture remains unchanged ahead of the State of the Union address.

via Roll Call|
#arrest#capitol#capitol-police
Armed 18-year-old detained near Capitol after sprint toward building
politics8 days ago

Armed 18-year-old detained near Capitol after sprint toward building

An 18-year-old man armed with a shotgun ran from his car toward the U.S. Capitol and was arrested after Capitol Police ordered him to drop the weapon. He wore tactical gear, had extra rounds, and left a kevlar helmet and gas mask in his car; the suspect's vehicle was not registered to him and motive remains unknown as threats to members of Congress rise. The incident did not change security posture ahead of the State of the Union.

via Axios|
#capitol#capitol-police#gunman
Jan. 6 Memorial Plaque Disappears Amid Ongoing Investigations
politics1 month ago

Jan. 6 Memorial Plaque Disappears Amid Ongoing Investigations

A plaque honoring law enforcement for their role in defending democracy during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is missing and believed to be in storage, despite legislative efforts to install it. In its absence, lawmakers and visitors have created makeshift memorials, highlighting ongoing debates about how to remember and interpret the events of that day, which remain a contentious and evolving part of American history.

via PBS|
#capitol#history#jan-6
Colorado Governor Jared Polis abandons pedestrian bridge project after public opposition
local-government7 months ago

Colorado Governor Jared Polis abandons pedestrian bridge project after public opposition

Governor Jared Polis has decided against building a pedestrian bridge over Lincoln Street near the Colorado State Capitol after overwhelming public opposition, including a poll showing 93% disapproval. Polis committed to preventing the project, even humorously suggesting he would 'chain himself' to the Capitol to stop it, and emphasized focusing on celebrating Colorado's 150th anniversary instead.

via Denverite|
#capitol#colorado-150th-anniversary#jared-polis
Texas Authorities Arrest Man Over Threats to Lawmakers Amid Protests
news8 months ago

Texas Authorities Arrest Man Over Threats to Lawmakers Amid Protests

An individual was arrested in Texas following a credible threat to lawmakers, which led to the temporary closure of the Texas Capitol. The threat emerged after a shooting in Minnesota that resulted in the death of a lawmaker and her husband, and the wounding of another lawmaker and his wife. Authorities responded swiftly, addressing the threat and reopening the Capitol later in the day.

via The New York Times|
#arrest#capitol#lawmakers