Armed man detained at entrance to Washington reform synagogue

An armed man was detained at a Reform synagogue in Washington. Tyler Finn, 32, of Virginia, attempted to enter the Washington Hebrew Congregation before prayer, but metal detectors revealed a pistol. Security held him until police arrived. He was arrested on suspicion of carrying a firearm without a license.

An armed man was detained in Washington on Saturday morning while attempting to enter the Reform synagogue Washington Hebrew Congregation, local police reported. The suspect, 32-year-old Tyler Finn of Virginia, arrived at the synagogue before the start of prayer. Metal detectors at the entrance signaled that he was carrying a pistol. Synagogue security held him until police officers arrived. He was arrested on suspicion of carrying a pistol without a license and possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition.