Man arrested after running toward US capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

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Feb 17 (Reuters) - An ⁠18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol ⁠with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before ‌police arrested him without incident, said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.

The motive of the man, who police said was ​wearing a tactical vest and ⁠tactical gloves, was not ⁠immediately known. He also had a Kevlar helmet and ⁠a ‌gas mask in his vehicle, police said.