Armed Georgia man arrested at US Capitol told police he wanted to 'talk' to Congress: docs

A Georgia man who said he wanted to talk to Congress was arrested after allegedly running toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun, authorities said.


Armed Georgia man arrested at US Capitol told police he wanted to 'talk' to Congress: docs
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Carter Camacho, 18, appeared in federal court Wednesday and was ordered held without bond. 

Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, exited and ran toward the building carrying a loaded shotgun and additional rounds of ammunition, authorities said. 

He was wearing body armor and camouflage-style clothing, documents state. 

He complied with orders to halt and get on the ground. 

Court documents did not say if Camacho mentioned a specific lawmaker.

The shotgun was loaded with seven rounds and the safety was off, authorities said. An additional 17 rounds of ammunition were stored in a carrier attached to the stock of the weapon, authorities said.

Camacho was charged with unlawful possession of a gun on Capitol grounds. His next court date is March 2. 

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