Skip to content

Capitol Hill Shooting Suspect Shouts ‘I’m a Prophet of God’ on House Floor

By Thomas McKinless

[jwp-video n=”1″]

The shooting that took place at the Capitol Visitor Center Monday was not suspect Larry R. Dawson’s first encounter with the Capitol Police. Dawson was previously arrested in October after an outburst in the House chambers, in which he shouted that he was a “prophet of God.” He was charged with unlawful conduct and assaulting a police officer.

Recent Stories

Vote studies 2024: House GOP unity inched up as Senate Democrats set record

Food, and Nazis, for thought — Congressional Hits and Misses

The pro wrestlers the Democratic Party needs to emulate

Judge orders temporary end to freeze on foreign aid spending

Photos of the week ending February 14, 2025

GOP budget framework gets over initial hurdle in House