On January 6, 2021, John Banuelos fired two shots at the U.S. Capitol during the riot.
John Banuelos fired two shots at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and was arrested three years later after video footage emerged. He is notable as one of the few rioters to have used a firearm. Banuelos has a history of violent behavior, including a self-defense killing of 19-year-old Christopher Senn in July 2021. Despite multiple arrests for violent crimes, he faced few consequences, raising concerns about future harm.
September 20, 2024
8 Articles