Smyrna Teen Charged After Capitol Run With Loaded Shotgun
By Brandon Andrews | Published 2026-02-18T13:42:29.067Z
Local News
Location: Atlanta, GA
Smyrna teen, Carter Camacho, arrested after running towards the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Raises Atlanta security concerns.
A loaded shotgun spurred the arrest of Carter Camacho, an 18-year-old from Smyrna, Georgia, after he allegedly ran toward the U.S. Capitol Building. The incident raises concerns for Atlanta residents, highlighting the potential for local individuals to become involved in national security incidents.
Camacho reportedly parked a white Mercedes SUV on the west side of the Capitol around noon on Tuesday before exiting the vehicle. He then sprinted several hundred yards toward the building, according
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