Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Summary
An 18-year-old man from Georgia pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a loaded shotgun near the U.S. Capitol. He was stopped by police before entering the building and has also admitted to child pornography charges found on his phone.Key Facts
- Carter Camacho, from Smyrna, Georgia, charged at the Capitol on February 17 carrying a loaded shotgun.
- He wore body armor, camouflage clothing, and tactical gear including gloves and a helmet.
- Camacho told police he wanted to scare members of Congress into telling the truth.
- He did not enter the Capitol and no one was hurt.
- Police arrested him, and he followed their commands to drop his weapon.
- He pleaded guilty to two charges: illegal firearm possession on Capitol grounds and child pornography possession.
- The child pornography charge came from evidence found on his phone after the arrest.
- He will be sentenced on December 8 in Washington, D.C., and remains in jail.
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