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Intern Arrested After Trying to Enter US Capitol With Unregistered Handgun

© AP Photo / Julie JacobsonA firearms retailer examines a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade show, Jan. 18, 2011, in Las Vegas
A firearms retailer examines a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade show, Jan. 18, 2011, in Las Vegas - Sputnik International
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An intern for Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins was detained for an attempt to enter a congressional office building while carrying an unloaded Smith & Wesson 9-mm handgun.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — An intern for Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins was arrested Monday morning for bringing a handgun to the US Capitol building, local media reported.

“A congressional intern was arrested Monday morning for allegedly trying to bring a handgun into a Capitol Hill office building,” Fox News reported on Monday.

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According to reports, 25-year-old Joshua Wheeler, who is now placed on temporary leave, allegedly attempted to enter a congressional office building while carrying an unloaded Smith & Wesson 9-mm handgun.

The handgun was found when Capitol police conducted their routine security search before allowing people to enter the congressional office buildings.

Wheeler is now being charged with carrying a handgun without a license and holding an unregistered firearm, according to reports.

A spokesperson for Congresswoman Jenkins said they believe the 25-year-old brought the gun accidentally and has been fully cooperating with police.

 

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