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Teen Arrested with Shotgun Near U.S. Capitol

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On February 17, Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia, ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and was intercepted by U.S. Capitol Police.
He complied with officers' commands to drop the weapon.
Police found tactical gear, ammunition, a gas mask, and a helmet in his SUV.
He faces charges of unlawful activities and possession of unregistered firearms.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 was enacted in response to a series of political assassinations, including those of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, 1968, the law prohibited mail-order firearm sales and restricted gun ownership for certain individuals, reflecting growing public concern over gun violence and the need for regulation in the U.S.

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Story summary

On February 17, Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia, ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and was intercepted by U.S. Capitol Police.
He complied with officers' commands to drop the weapon.
Police found tactical gear, ammunition, a gas mask, and a helmet in his SUV.
He faces charges of unlawful activities and possession of unregistered firearms.

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