US Capitol on Lockdown as Gunshots Are Reported
Mother Jones
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The US Capitol complex is on lockdown after gunshots were reported at the Capitol Visitor Center on Monday afternoon.
The Capitol’s sergeant at arms said that the shooter had been caught shortly after reports of the gunshots first surfaced.
UPDATE: Capitol’s Sergeant At Arms: “Shooter has been caught. One police office shot, but not seriously. Remain sheltered in place.”
— Roll Call (@rollcall)
Senate offices have received a notice urging everyone in the vicinity to seek shelter:
Notice sent to SENATE offices: pic.twitter.com/i5D0cQeEiW
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp)
The White House was reportedly also locked down:
BREAKING: Congress and White House on lockdown after reports of shooting on Capitol Hill.
— The Associated Press (@AP)
But the White House lockdown was soon lifted:
Lock down at the White House is lifted. USSS walk the North Grounds of the White House. #shooting pic.twitter.com/v7AtZQQX3W
— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt)
This is a breaking news post. We will update as more news becomes available.
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