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John Banuelos is accused of firing a gun during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. (Photos from court documents)

John Banuelos is accused of firing a gun during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. (Photos from court documents)

An Illinois man seen in video firing a pistol atop scaffolding outside the Capitol building during the insurrection has been arrested, authorities said.

John Banuelos, 39, is charged with felonies including civil disorder, trespassing with a deadly or dangerous weapon and carrying and discharging a firearm. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, federal prosecutors said.

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