The suspect was arrested by Police at the entrance to the visitor center with the smell of fuel.
In the middle of an electoral process with alarms set off by a possible outbreak of violence, the Capitol Police of USA arrested a man this afternoon in the center of visitors with a flare gun. While the investigation continues, the place was closed.
According to The Washington Post, the man was detained after the Police intercepted him at a checkpoint to enter a guided tour. The visitor center welcomes citizens and tourists from Monday to Saturday and is separated from the place where the congressmen work.
For its part, the news network Fox News He stated that the man had the smell of fuel and that was the first alarm for the Police, who removed his wet clothes before arresting him. In addition, they added that the arrested person also had with him a 25-page manifesto with “anti-government” and “anti-Israel” statements.
With the ghost of the assault Capitol In 2021 still present, US authorities and security forces are on alert for this election, fearing that a similar event will happen. The Republican candidate donald trumphas already stirred allegations of fraud and there are concerns that do not accept the results in case of suffering a defeatwhich could lead to an outbreak of violence by his supporters, as happened in the last elections.
Elections in the United States: the National Guard reinforces security throughout the country
Fearing an event similar to that of 2021, more than 250 National Guard troops reinforce security in 15 different states. According to CNN, they are present in Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Just under half of the troops are helping with cybersecurity missions, the spokesperson said in a statement. The rest are providing support based on local requests.
In addition to the troops working the streets, there are about 85 additional members on duty in Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Florida and Nevada.
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