A Massachusetts man was able to enter the U.S. Capitol with a concealed handgun, raising concerns about security protocols. The incident prompted a full review and mandatory refresher training for Capitol Police security personnel.
A 27-year-old man from Massachusetts was arrested after he was able to bypass security with a concealed 9mm handgun and enter the U.S. Capitol for a tour on Tuesday. The incident occurred amidst heightened security in Washington, D.C. Authorities stated that the man, who was apprehended without anyone being injured, did not pose a threat to Congress. Police had been alerted to a man with reported mental health issues and suicidal thoughts who was believed to be armed and in the vicinity.
Officers located the man's vehicle on 1st Street NE near East Capitol Street around 1:15 p.m. and initiated a search. They discovered he had recently entered the Capitol Visitor Center and taken a tour of the Capitol. Approximately two hours later, officers observed him leaving the Library of Congress after the tour and walking towards his car. He was subsequently stopped, searched, and arrested, with the concealed handgun being found during the search. Security footage revealed that the man entered the Capitol Visitor Center through the south checkpoint. While magnetometers sounded, an officer conducted a secondary hand search, allowing him to proceed into the building. The officer involved has been suspended, and the Capitol Police Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting an administrative investigation into the security breach. The U.S. Capitol Police emphasized their commitment to the highest standards of visitor screening and announced a full review of the incident, along with mandatory refresher training for security personnel to prevent future occurrences. Police have charged the man with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, resisting arrest, and other offenses. The case is currently under review by the U.S. attorney’s office
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