Man arrested at US Capitol with torch, flare gun, Capitol police say

Reuters

November 06, 2024 / 00:43 IST

The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, US Capitol Police said. (Courtesy: Reuters photo)

US Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.

The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, US Capitol Police said.

Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day in the United States.

Reuters

first published: Nov 6, 2024 12:43 am

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