A man with a torch and a flare gun is arrested at the Capitol.
- November 5, 2024
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US Capitol Police stopped this Tuesday, the day of the country’s presidential elections, in man on the premises of Congress “He smelled like fuel,” and was carrying a
US Capitol Police stopped this Tuesday, the day of the country’s presidential elections, in man on the premises of Congress “He smelled like fuel,” and was carrying a flashlight and a flare gun.
According to a statement from Capitol Police, the subject was arrested as he passed through the Capitol Visitor Center security checkpoints used by tourists visiting Legislative buildings.
“Our officers just arrested a man who was detained while we were checking in at the Capitol Visitor Center.
“The man smelled of fuel and had a flashlight and a flare gun,” he said.
As a result of the arrest and to facilitate the investigation, the Capitol will not offer tours to the public today, Tuesday, November 5th.
This Tuesday, the US will hold elections between Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump (2017-2021).
Americans also vote to elect the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate, in addition to other local races.
The day went mostly normally, although there were isolated incidents such as false bomb threats which, according to the FBI, come from Russian email domains.
US votes between nerves, suspicion and hope with strict security measures
Americans go to the polls this Tuesday in an atmosphere of nervousness, suspicion and hope, with polling stations reserved and the target of choosing between Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her challenger, former Republican President Donald Trump (2017-2021). .).
How could he be sure EFE In the states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Virginia, Texas and New York, the flow of voters has been constant since the centers opened.
Vermont was the first to receive voters at 5:00 a.m. local time, followed by the rest of the states in a staggered manner.
In Philadelphia, the most populous city in the key state of Pennsylvania, dozens of people stood in line before the Cook-Wissahickon polling station opened at 7:00 a.m. local time. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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