Capitol Police arrest man with firearm at north barricade

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with a firearm at a security barricade outside the Capitol Building on Monday, July 13, 2026, prompting a temporary shutdown of the area as authorities investigated. The incident occurred at the North Barricade, one of the most heavily secured entry points to the Capitol complex, where firearms are strictly prohibited.

Officers took the man into custody after discovering he had a weapon. Police stated their investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and his reasons for driving to the Capitol. The man was not immediately identified, and no charges were announced Monday. Authorities have not said whether the man made any threats or whether lawmakers were believed to be in danger.

Video from the scene showed a silver SUV, described by some witnesses as a Ford Bronco, parked diagonally in front of the barricade and surrounded by officers and caution tape. Footage captured six officers surrounding the vehicle, with two having their weapons drawn as a man emerged from the driver's side with his hands raised. The man was then handcuffed without further incident. A dog that had been inside the vehicle was removed safely and taken away by...