A man was detained around 9 a.m. Wednesday after Capitol Police spotted a bow and arrow and an empty gun holster inside his unusually outfitted vehicle.
Officers found the vehicle’s owner just outside the north barricade, where he readily admitted to having firearms — along with less conventional weapons — in his car.
He was taken into custody without incident. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. His weapons and other gear were seized, and forensic analysis is underway. As of now, no charges have been filed.
Michael Pegram of NBC Washington shared video of the incident.
Additional details were reported by WJLA-TV:
On Wednesday morning, officers saw an unusual vehicle at the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. The vehicle had a tri-cycle strapped to the roof.
When officers moved closer, they saw a bow and arrow, as well as an empty gun holster in plain view. The owner of the vehicle was located just outside the north barricade near the U.S. Capitol.
The suspect was detained for questioning and admitted to having guns in the vehicle, as well as a bow and arrow. 7News was at the scene as officers continued to search through the vehicle. At some point, police are seen pulling out the bow and arrow, as well as what appears to be some sort of medieval hatchet.
The bomb squad had also responded to the area and made sure the car was clear prior to the search.
This latest incident comes amid heightened security concerns at the Capitol, still reeling from earlier encounters — including a January confrontation with a knife- and machete-wielding man trying to bypass security.
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Did he also have armor?