Teen Pleads Guilty After Capitol Gun Charge | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

An 18-year-old from Georgia, Carter Camacho, pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a loaded shotgun onto U.S. Capitol grounds, where he also wore body armor and camouflage—claiming he wanted to “scare lawmakers into speaking the truth.” Though he didn’t enter the building and no one was hurt, his arrest led to additional charges after child pornography was found on his phone. He’d purchased the weapon just days before, saying it was for home defense, and was also armed with pepper spray and other gear. Sentencing is set for December 8th—this case underscores the severe risks and legal…