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Police arrest man trying to enter US Capitol with a torch and flare gun
A man was arrested Tuesday during screening at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, according to U.S. Capitol Police. Authorities said he smelled of fuel and was carrying a flare gun and a torch.Police found the suspect's vehicle at 9th and Maryland Avenue, officials said.Authorities are still trying to determine a possible motive; however, police say the suspect was carrying papers and wanted to deliver the papers to Congress.Officials canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.Police said they are investigating. The arrest comes as authorities are on heightened alert for security issues around the nation’s capital and have increased patrols in areas downtown and near the White House around Election Day.
WASHINGTON —
A man was arrested Tuesday during screening at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, according to U.S. Capitol Police. Authorities said he smelled of fuel and was carrying a flare gun and a torch.
Police found the suspect's vehicle at 9th and Maryland Avenue, officials said.
Authorities are still trying to determine a possible motive; however, police say the suspect was carrying papers and wanted to deliver the papers to Congress.
Officials canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.
Police said they are investigating.
The arrest comes as authorities are on heightened alert for security issues around the nation’s capital and have increased patrols in areas downtown and near the White House around Election Day.
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