A man was detained Wednesday morning near the Capitol after police spotted a vehicle with a tricycle on its roof with a bow and arrow and empty holster inside near a security barrier located at 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, according to reports.
The man admitted to having guns in the car, according to a statement by Capitol Police.
Capitol Hill reporters posted about the incident:
Fox News reporter Chad Pergram, “USCP: This morning, USCP officers saw an unusual vehicle on Pennsylvania Avenue with tri-cycle strapped to the roof. Upon looking closer, officers saw a bow and arrow and empty gun holster in plain view. The owner of the vehicle was located just outside of the north barricade, and was detained for further questioning. The individual admitted to having guns in the vehicle, along with the bow and arrow.”
USCP: This morning, USCP officers saw an unusual vehicle on Pennsylvania Avenue with tri-cycle strapped to the roof. Upon looking closer, officers saw a bow and arrow and empty gun holster in plain view. The owner of the vehicle was located just outside of the north barricade,…
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 16, 2025
NBC News reporter Frank Thorp posted a photo of the detained man:
New: US Capitol Police have detained a man just steps from the Capitol who admitted to having guns and a bow and arrow in his vehicle just north of a close-by barricade.
USCP say charges are pending, and they are searching the man’s vehicle. pic.twitter.com/DJRrIc2e0L
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) July 16, 2025
NBC Washington’s Michael Pegram posted video:
US Capitol Police detained a man just steps from the US Capitol this morning.
The man admitted to having guns and a bow and arrow in his vehicle just north of a close-by barricade, USCP say in a statement shared with NBC News. pic.twitter.com/qYn73sCwBw
— Michael Pegram (@MichaelPNews) July 16, 2025
WJLA-TV posted a photo of the tricycle on the roof of the car:
U.S. Capitol Police have detained a man who had a bow and arrow near the Capitol in D.C.https://t.co/gs9iHneQNm
— 7News DC (@7NewsDC) July 16, 2025
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