ATLANTA — Authorities have identified a metro Atlanta man as the person arrested after running toward the U.S. Capitol with a gun in hand.

U.S. Capitol Police say 18-year-old Smyrna resident Carter Camacho parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, got out and ran several hundred yards toward the building armed with a loaded shotgun.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said officers observed Camacho as he approached the Capitol and ordered him to drop the weapon.

“As he approached the Capitol, Capitol Police officers observed this individual, challenged him, and ordered him to drop the weapon and get on the ground, which he did comply with,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan said the shotgun was loaded and Camacho had additional rounds on him. He also said Camacho was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves.

“It’s also important to note that this individual had a tactical vest on, he also had tactical gloves and when we looked in the vehicle he had a Kevlar helmet and a gas mask,” Sullivan said.

Police say no shots were fired and no one was injured.

Camacho is facing numerous charges, including unlawful activities and carrying a rifle without a license. Authorities have said they are still investigating a motive.

Congress was not in session when this incident took place.

WSB Radio’s Michelle Wright contributed to this story.