Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Man Arrested for Carrying Machete and Knife Near U.S. Capitol

A man was apprehended by U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly carrying a machete and a knife on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol. The incident occurred when an officer noticed the suspect pacing back and forth before sitting down on a ledge on the east side of the Capitol building around 4:15 p.m.

Upon observing the individual’s unusual behavior, the officer approached him and engaged in a conversation. After a few minutes, the officer discovered that the man had a brick in his pocket. Subsequently, the suspect discarded the brick but also revealed a knife, placing it on the ledge. Sensing the potential danger, the officer promptly called for backup and secured the knife.

However, the officer’s vigilance did not stop there. Noticing the handle of a machete concealed beneath the suspect’s clothing, the officer drew his service weapon and instructed the man to raise his hands. Complying with the officer’s orders, the suspect was disarmed, and law enforcement successfully apprehended him.

The detained individual has been identified as 23-year-old Jose Leonardo Marquez. Capitol Police have charged Marquez with carrying a dangerous weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon, highlighting the severity of the situation.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger commended the officers involved in the arrest, praising their vigilance and strong intuition. Chief Manger stated, “This is another example of the vigilance and strong intuition of our USCP officers. I am proud of our cops who routinely work to keep everyone around the U.S. Capitol safe.”

Authorities are currently investigating the purpose of Marquez’s visit to Washington, D.C. However, there is currently no evidence suggesting that he intended to target any specific member of Congress.

As this story develops, The Hill has reached out to the police for further details and will provide updates accordingly.

.