Police in the US capital reported an incident near the Capitol building.
On the day of the presidential election, a man came here who allegedly planned to set himself on fire.
Details were reported on Tuesday, November 5, by the Capitol Police press service.
Law enforcement officers detained a man at the Capitol visitors' center.
The detainee immediately attracted attention. He was holding a torch and a flare in his hands. In addition, the smell of fuel, probably gasoline, was coming from the man.
The visitor centre has been closed to the public pending an investigation into the incident.
Other details of the incident have not yet been disclosed. The police are establishing all the circumstances and finding out the motives of the detainee.
The Capitol Police is an independent federal law enforcement agency of the United States.
The key task of the staff is to ensure the safety of the US Congress.
At the same time, in the state of Michigan, FBI officers detained a man who threatened to shoot supporters of Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, November 5, Americans will elect the 47th president of the United States. The main contenders for this post are Republican Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
