Man Arrested With Gun Near Capitol | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A man was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after being found with a firearm at the North Barricade — a zone where weapons are strictly banned. Officers surrounded his vehicle, ordered him out at gunpoint, and handcuffed him without incident. No one was hurt. Authorities are still investigating his identity and motive, with no charges filed yet. His vehicle, registered in Florida, is under forensic review. The arrest comes amid heightened security around federal buildings following last year’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump and recent Capitol security incidents. The North Barricade was…