On February 17, 2026, U.S. Capitol Police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho after he sprinted towards the Capitol building armed with a loaded shotgun. Camacho, who was wearing a tactical vest and gloves, parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol and ran several hundred yards towards the building before being intercepted by police. Following his arrest, authorities discovered additional ammunition, a Kevlar helmet, and a gas mask in Camacho's vehicle, raising serious concerns about his intentions. As of February 18, 2026, the motive behind Camacho's actions remains unknown, with police stating, 'the motive of the man... was not immediately known' (The Hindu). This uncertainty is particularly alarming given the proximity of the incident to President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union address, prompting heightened security measures around the Capitol.