Man arrested near Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence
18 March 2021 |
12:11 pm
Police in Washington were tipped off by an intelligence bulletin that the subject "may be carrying an AR-15" rifle. The suspect was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and large-capacity ammunition feeding device.
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