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Police detain man with bow and arrow near Capitol
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – US Capitol Police detained a man after finding firearms and a bow and arrow in his vehicle near a security barrier, with charges pending, officials said.
- On July 16, U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man after discovering a bow and arrow inside his car parked near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Officers became suspicious due to the unusual vehicle having a tricycle strapped to the roof, which led to a closer inspection revealing the bow, arrow, and empty gun holster.
- The vehicle owner was located just outside the Capitol's north barricade and detained after admitting to possessing guns in addition to the bow and arrow inside the vehicle.
- FOX News' Chad Pergram reported that early Wednesday morning, Capitol Police detained a man near the United States Capitol after discovering a bow and arrow in his vehicle, along with his admission of possessing firearms.
- This arrest adds to ongoing security efforts as the USCP investigated 9,474 threats against members of Congress and their staff in 2024, reflecting persistent concerns about Capitol security.
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Car Laden With Weapons Including a Rifle, Rapier, and Bow Discovered at Capitol.
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