U.S. Capitol tours shut down Election Day after man with torch, flare gun arrested

Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Tours at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., were shut down Election Day after a man tried to enter the visitors' center with a torch, a flare gun and "smelling like fuel," according to Capitol Police, who took him into custody.

The man, who was identified as a 28-year-old Michigan resident, according to police, was stopped just after 12:30 p.m. EST before being told to put his backpack and coat through security.

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