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id: 11d3f43675
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:17 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Virginia man arrested after gun found at DC synagogue

Police said a Virginia man was arrested Saturday after a loaded revolver was found during screening at Washington Hebrew Congregation. He faces three weapons charges.

Section: [Public Safety](/washington/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Washington Hebrew Congregation](/washington/wiki/washington-hebrew-congregation.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/washington-hebrew-congregation-dc-synagogue-tyler-finn-lynchburg-virginia-loaded-revolver-security-screening-metal-detector-macomb-street-firearm-ammunition-charges), 2026-11-09 16:17 EST: Virginia man arrested after loaded gun found during screening at DC synagogue
- [FOX 5 DC](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/armed-man-arrested-after-attempting-enter-northwest-dc-synagogue), 2026-11-09 18:28 EST: Armed man arrested after attempting to enter Northwest DC synagogue

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