Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty to Illegally Carrying Firearm on Capitol Grounds
A Georgia teenager, Carter Camacho, 18, pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm on U.S. Capitol grounds. He was apprehended on February 17th outside the Capitol with a loaded shotgun, body armor, and camouflage clothing. He stated his intention was…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 27, 2026 —
An 18-year-old from Georgia, Carter Camacho, has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm onto the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The plea occurred in connection with his apprehension on February 17th.
Camacho was found outside the Capitol building in possession of a loaded shotgun. Authorities also discovered he was wearing body armor and camouflage clothing at the time of his arrest. During questioning, Camacho reportedly stated that his intention was to confront members of Congress.
In addition to the firearm charge, Camacho also pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge. This charge stemmed from evidence found on his phone following his arrest on Capitol grounds.
Sentencing for Carter Camacho is scheduled for December 8th. The specific details regarding the venue and judge for the sentencing were not provided in the summary.
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