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Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun and wearing tactical vest, police say

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Washington — An 18-year-old man allegedly carrying a shotgun and running toward the Capitol was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday, the head of the police force said.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the man parked a white Mercedes SUV near the Capitol just after noon and exited the vehicle with the shotgun. He then began running toward the West Front of the Capitol, the side that is adjacent to the National Mall.

"This individual was challenged by United States Capitol Police officers in order to drop the weapon, which he did comply with," Sullivan said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. "He laid down the weapon and then laid down on the ground and was taken into custody by our United States Capitol Police officers."

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