Man with bow, arrows, and firearm arrested near US Capitol
Suspicious man detained near the Capitol (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
A suspicious man was detained near the US Capitol building. Authorities found a firearm, a bow, and arrows in his vehicle, according to USA Today.
Police officers were alerted by an unusual vehicle parked on a street connecting the White House and the Capitol. A tricycle was strapped to the roof of the car.
When officers inspected the vehicle, they discovered a bow and arrows inside, along with an empty holster. The owner of the car was located near the Capitol's north barricade and was taken into custody.
USA Today noted that in 2024, the US Capitol Police investigated nearly 9,500 threats against members of Congress, their families, and staff — more than double the number from 2017, when approximately 3,900 such incidents were reported.
Assassination attempt on Trump
On July 13, 2024, there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania. While he was delivering a speech, shots were fired, and a bullet grazed his ear. The president was immediately evacuated from the stage.
The attacker was shot and killed on the spot by security forces. According to the FBI, the shooter had opened fire from the rooftop of a nearby building. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two people and left several others injured.
