Gunman Detained at Capitol Barricade Following Security Breach

WHO:

Fox News - U.S. Capitol Police arrested an armed man.

CNN - Six officers were involved in the arrest.

WHAT:

Fox News - An armed man was arrested after driving a Ford Bronco to a security checkpoint with a firearm inside.

CNN - The man had a firearm, which is prohibited on Capitol grounds.

CNN - The man was taken into custody after officers surrounded his SUV, with two officers drawing their guns.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol.

CNN - The north barricade of the Capitol was closed during the investigation.

WHEN:

CNN - Staff and other personnel were advised to avoid the area while the investigation was ongoing.

WHY:

CNN - The investigation was initiated due to the presence of a firearm at a restricted area.

HOW:

CNN - Officers approached the man as he emerged from the driver’s side with his hands above his head, and then cuffed him after he walked backward away from his vehicle.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 18:28 UTC)

An armed man was arrested at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol after driving a Ford Bronco to a security checkpoint with a firearm inside, which is prohibited on Capitol grounds. Six officers were involved in the arrest, surrounding the SUV and drawing their guns as the man emerged from the driver’s side with his hands raised. He was taken into custody after walking backward away from his vehicle, while staff and other personnel were advised to avoid the area during the ongoing investigation.