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The US Capitol in Washington, DC is on lockdown after reports of an active shooter. Members of Congress and the tourists visiting the building have been told to shelter in place.
Video of U.S. Capitol shooting suspect Larry Dawson interrupting a House session last year (C-SPAN) pic.twitter.com/we1IS2bNAi
-- Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) March 28, 2016
US Capitol Police source tells me shooting at visitor center - and "shooter is down." @wusa9
-- Ellison Barber (@ellisonbarber) March 28, 2016
Heavy police and fire response to a reported shooting in the Capitol. Helicopters now too. #Capitolshooting pic.twitter.com/3y19CxlxQD
-- Ron Haskell (@RonHaskell) March 28, 2016
This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.
Updates:
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9 years
ago 19:28Motive still unclear; Injuries to officer not life threatening. -
9 years
ago 19:24Capitol "Shooter is on his way to the hospital," cop here tells me. Says lockdown for staff should be lifted soon pic.twitter.com/8Ljuiyi4Vq
— Asawin Suebsaeng (@swin24) March 28, 2016 -
9 years
ago 19:24Here's the email that just went out to Hill staffers. Reports of shots fired in the Capitol Visitors Center. pic.twitter.com/VBjJKxJSQp
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) March 28, 2016 -
9 years
ago 19:18Shooter In Custody, One Shot At Capitol Visitors Center -
9 years
ago 19:15#BREAKING: Shooting reported at visitor center of U.S. Capitol, "shooter is down" U.S Capitol Police source tells @ellisonbarber
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) March 28, 2016 -
9 years
ago 19:11US Capitol and White House on lock down. Ambulances on scene.