BREAKING: Person with a gun just arrested at US Capitol building

It’s just being reported that a person with a gun has just been arrested at the US Capitol building.

Here’s the official comment by the Capitol Police:

Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Please avoid the area. We will provide more information when new information is confirmed. pic.twitter.com/f9JQPYUq8O

— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) February 17, 2026

Maryland Avenue is temporarily closed between First and Third Streets, SW, while we investigate.

— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) February 17, 2026

 
UPDATE: Below is where the person was arrested:

View from the Capitol where police arrested a man with a gun pic.twitter.com/OrR0UHhEXa

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) February 17, 2026

[UPDATE:SEE BELOW]