Park Police arrest man carrying rifle, ammunition at WWII Memorial

U.S. Park Police arrest a man found carrying an unloaded rifle and ammunition at the World War II Memorial Sunday. (Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland)
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Holland
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Park Police arrested a man at the World War II Memorial Sunday morning, Park Police Lieutenant Pam Smith told WTOP.

The man came to the memorial carrying a black rifle bag and backpack.

Inside the case, police found an unloaded 22-caliber rifle and ammunition in a separate part of the bag.

Police have not released the man’s name or any other identifying information.

View a gallery of photos from the scene taken by a WTOP listener.

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