A man with a gun was arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, police said. The man was in a park outside Senate office buildings and across from Washington’s Union Station when he was arrested, the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement posted online.
Quick Read
- Arrest Near U.S. Capitol: A man was arrested for carrying a gun in a park close to the U.S. Capitol.
- Location Details: The arrest occurred outside the Senate office buildings, opposite Union Station.
- Police Action: U.S. Capitol Police conducted a search of the area and the man’s possessions to ensure safety.
- No Ongoing Threat: Authorities indicated there was no continuing threat following the arrest.
- Firearm Laws: Public open carry of firearms is illegal in Washington, D.C., and on Capitol grounds.
The Associated Press has the story:
A man with a gun is arrested in a park near the US Capitol
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP)
A man with a gun was arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, police said.
The man was in a park outside Senate office buildings and across from Washington’s Union Station when he was arrested, the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement posted online.
Police said they searched the area where the man was arrested as well as his belongings out of an abundance of caution. Officers said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat.
Openly carrying firearms in public is prohibited in Washington and on U.S. Capitol grounds.
