Man Arrested with Torch and Flare Gun at Capitol on Election Day
TL;DR
A man in his 20s from Michigan was arrested at the Capitol Visitor Center for attempting to enter with a torch lighter, flare gun, and documents intended for Congress. Authorities noted he smelled of gasoline and had shown interest in the Israel-Gaza conflict through videos.
- Man with torch lighter, flare gun arrested at Capitol Visitor Center, police say The Washington Post
- Capitol Police arrest man with torch lighter, flare gun attempting to enter visitor's center WUSA9.com
- U.S. Capitol Police arrest man with torch, flare gun KTLA Los Angeles
- Election Day arrest at Capitol inflames Congress' safety fears Axios
- Man smelling like fuel brings torch, flare gun to Capitol on Election Day NBC Washington
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