United States Capitol Police officers arrested an 18 year old Georgia man Tuesday after he allegedly ran toward the U.S. Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun.

The incident unfolded today, on the Lower West Terrace, one of the most heavily secured areas of the Capitol complex. According to authorities, officers quickly surrounded the suspect before anyone was injured.

Police identified the suspect as Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia.

Officials say Camacho was armed with a loaded shotgun and had multiple rounds of ammunition on him at the time of his arrest. He was also wearing what was described as a tactical style vest.

Investigators located the suspect’s SUV parked in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden along Maryland Avenue SW. Inside the vehicle, officers observed a gas mask and kevlar helmet, further raising concerns about the seriousness of the situation.

Thanks to what police described as swift and coordinated action, no injuries were reported.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan noted that officers had recently conducted an active threat training exercise in the same area where Tuesday’s arrest occurred.

“Just last summer, we held an active threat exercise on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in the very location where today’s officers stopped the suspect,” Sullivan said. He added that similar exercises are conducted monthly throughout the Capitol Complex to ensure officers remain prepared for potential threats.

Camacho faces multiple charges, including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of unregistered ammunition.

The Capitol Police Threat Assessment Section is continuing to investigate the suspect’s motive. Authorities confirmed he was not previously known to U.S. Capitol Police.