Washington, D.C
Police detain 3 people, recover firearms from vehicle near Capitol
Police detained three individuals and recovered three weapons close to the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress on Wednesday afternoon throughout an investigation of a “suspicious automobile,” in accordance with authorities.
U.S. Capitol Police mentioned officers observed {that a} white van was illegally parked on the 100 block of East Capitol Avenue NE, after which a Okay-9 “alerted the officers,” which prompted a search. A person informed authorities that he had weapons within the van. Officers recovered two handguns and a shotgun, in accordance with the division.