Georgia Teen Admits Guilt in Capitol Shotgun Incident

WHO:

ABC News - A Georgia teenager named Carter Camacho.

CBS News - Camacho is from Smyrna, Georgia.

WHAT:

ABC News - Camacho pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm.

CBS News - Camacho ran toward the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing.

WHERE:

ABC News - The incident occurred at the U.S. Capitol.

WHY:

CBS News - Camacho stated he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."

HOW:

ABC News - Camacho was apprehended by police officers outside the Capitol.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 06:48 UTC)

A teenager from Smyrna, Georgia, named Carter Camacho has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm after he ran toward the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun while wearing body armor and camouflage clothing. Camacho stated that his intention was to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth." He was apprehended by police officers outside the Capitol during this incident.