Massachusetts man found with gun after taking tour of the US Capitol, no injuries reported
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Massachusetts man stopped shortly after taking a tour on the U.S. Capitol grounds Tuesday was found with a gun in his waistband and had been experiencing mental health issues, according to U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Police Arrest Man Carrying Gun During Tour of US Capitol
A Massachusetts man was discovered to be carrying a gun after attending a tour of the United States Capitol and leaving the nearby Library of Congress on Tuesday, the U.S. Capitol Police confirmed in a press release to Newsweek.
Armed man arrested outside US Capitol following tour — despite earlier security screening
An armed Massachusetts man was apprehended by Capitol Police near the Library of Congress after taking a tour of the Capitol the day following the inauguration, authorities revealed.
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Man found carrying handgun after taking Capitol tour
We are severely disappointed in the security failure,” House Administration leaders said, vowing to scrutinize screening procedures.
Mass. man who took a U.S. Capitol tour with a gun in his possession is arrested, police say
The 27-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested after Capitol police officers found him leaving the Library of Congress, police said.
Mass. man, 27, arrested on gun charges after touring Capitol in DC on Tuesday
A Massachusetts man was arrested Tuesday on gun charges after he was found with a pistol in his waistband soon after touring the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., police said.
Armed man arrested after taking US Capitol tour, visiting Library of Congress, police say
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) said an armed man who took a U.S. Capitol tour and visited the Library of Congress was arrested on Tuesday. USCP said it received information about a man in the area with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts who was allegedly armed.
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