A man carrying a firearm was arrested on Monday after driving to a security barricade outside the US Capitol building in Washington, DC. US Capitol Police confirmed the detention occurred at the north barrier, where officers discovered the weapon. The suspect was taken into custody without shots being fired, according to footage recorded by CNN Brasil showing the man exiting an SUV with his hands raised and being handcuffed by officers. A dog was later removed from the vehicle by authorities.

Firearms are prohibited on Capitol grounds, and the north checkpoint was immediately closed to all traffic and personnel while investigators processed the scene. Police have not released the suspect’s identity, nor have they announced any charges. A statement from the force said detectives are working to determine why the man drove to the complex, and employees were instructed to avoid the area until further notice.

Russian and Iranian media reports noted the incident without providing additional details, while US outlets highlighted the ongoing investigation. The arrest comes roughly two weeks after a separate security breach in Washington, when an armed man with a shotgun, pistol, and knives entered a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton hotel on 26 April, wounding a federal officer before being detained. That incident prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump and his administration from a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

No link between the two events has been suggested by authorities. The Capitol Police have not indicated whether the suspect made any statements or if the firearm was legally owned. The north barricade remained closed as of Monday afternoon while investigators continued to examine the vehicle and gather evidence.