An armed man from Massachusetts was apprehended by Capitol Police close to the Library of Congress after taking a tour of the Capitol the day after inauguration, authorities revealed.
James Faber, 27, was promptly arrested after authorities discovered a 9mm handgun “concealed in his waistband.” They discovered him whereas responding to experiences of a person with “mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.”
“Thankfully nobody was hurt. The USCP demands the highest standards when it comes to screening visitors, so a full review of this incident has already been ordered, as well as mandatory refresher training on security screening, so this never happens again,” Capitol Police stated in a press release.
Faber was arrested on prices of carrying a pistol with out a license, resisting arrest, possession of an unregistered firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.The 27-year-old had been allowed into the
Capitol Customer Heart earlier within the day Tuesday previous to being detained, regardless of magnetometers sounding and an officer conducting a hand search. That officer has been suspended pending an investigation.
The 27-year-old had been allowed into the Capitol Customer Heart earlier within the day Tuesday previous to being detained, regardless of magnetometers sounding and an officer conducting a hand search, in line with officers. That officer has been suspended pending an investigation.
