A man with a gun has just been arrested at the north barricade entrance to the Capitol building, and the United States Capitol Police have close the entrance while they investigate.
Here’s the news:
USCP have arrested a man with a gun at the north barricade of the Capitol.
North barricade is on Constitution Ave — Senate side.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) July 13, 2026
USCP: "The North Barricade will be closed while the USCP investigates. Our investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol" https://t.co/kQ7H6FdWGU
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) July 13, 2026
Inbox:
"The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol Building who had a firearm. Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds. The North Barricade will be closed while the USCP investigates."
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) July 13, 2026
We’ll update more on this when we get it.