A man with a rifle is arrested in a park near the US Capitol
1 year, 2 months ago

A man with a rifle is arrested in a park near the US Capitol

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A man with a rifle was arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, police said. Police confronted 21-year-old Ahmir Lavon Merrell of Atlanta after someone saw him with the gun in a park near Senate office buildings and told an officer, U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement. A man with a rifle has been arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said he was proud of officers who “ran toward the man with the loaded gun.” Carrying firearms is prohibited on U.S. Capitol grounds.

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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California
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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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Armed Man Seeking Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Arrested In Capitol — Then Returned With Assault Rifle
1 year, 3 months ago

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Huff Post  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol. He returned with an assault rifle

LA Times  

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The Independent  

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Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally won’t be charged

Associated Press  

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NPR  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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NPR  

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