Capitol Police arrested a gunman outside the Senate office buildings in Washington, DC on November 7, 2023. The armed man, who was reportedly carrying an AR-15 rifle, was taken into custody in a park across from Union Station. According to Capitol Police, there is no ongoing threat at this time. They are working to gather more information about the suspect and investigating his belongings as a precautionary measure.

This incident follows a pro-Palestinian rally in Washington, DC on Saturday, during which tensions remained high on the US Capitol complex. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched and later swarmed the White House, chanting slogans and protesting against the president's support of Israel.

Earlier, Capitol Police had also alerted members, staff, and the press about a suspicious package in the Upper Senate Park, north of the US Capitol building. They advised everyone to avoid the area until further notice.

In a separate incident, two men crashed a stolen car into a barricade outside the Capitol on November 5. During their arrest, police recovered two handguns, one of which was modified to turn into a machine gun. The suspects are facing multiple charges.

Capitol Police have confiscated more than 30 guns so far this year.