Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty

Core Impact Points

• Carter Camacho, 18, pleaded guilty to carrying a loaded shotgun near the US Capitol, intending to confront Congress members.
• He was arrested on February 17 and has been jailed since, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for December 8.
• Camacho also pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, discovered during a search of his phone after his arrest.
• Surveillance video showed Camacho running towards the Capitol with the shotgun, but he complied with police commands to stop and drop the weapon.
• Camacho told police he purchased the shotgun for 'home defense' and considered using it to breach a door to enter the Capitol.
• The incident highlights concerns about gun violence and security at the US Capitol, with the US Capitol Police Chief praising the officers' quick response.