The US Capitol Police arrested an armed man on the US Capitol grounds on Monday. The police were responding to a potential security concern at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol Building and urged staff and other personnel to avoid the area. An investigation remains ongoing following the arrest.
Police have not yet identified the suspect, but a video from the scene shows officers apprehending a black male suspect with guns drawn. The suspect is seen stepping away from a vehicle with his hands up before being detained by at least ten officers at the scene.
Police had initially responded to a potential security concern at the North Barricade, sparking a brief alert for staff and personnel to steer clear of the area. The situation was resolved with the arrest of the suspect, but details on the circumstances surrounding the incident remain scarce.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the police working to determine the motives behind the suspect's actions. The US Capitol Police have not made any further statements on the matter, but the situation is being closely monitored by authorities.
