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Shots fired at Capitol
There have been multiple reports of shots fired near the U.S. Capitol. We will bring you the latest updates as we learn them.
Shooting closes streets around Capitol
Due to the shooting at the U.S. Capitol, authorities have closed 2nd Street and Maryland Avenue as well as 2nd Street and Constitution Avenue NE.Rep. Connolly heard gunfire
Rosalind Helderman reports:Rep. Gerry Connolly (R-Va.) was standing on a balcony of the U.S. Capitol with Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) when they heard two burst of gunfire coming from the direction of the Rayburn Office Building.
“It was almost like two very rapid fire bursts, very loud,” Connolly said. “They were clearly coming from the direction. That’s when we saw people fleeing, and we realized this was no fireworks. It sounds liked the first volley of a 21-gun salute.”
He said he could see people fleeing away from the Rayburn building and police officers running toward it before he was shepherded back into the Capitol. Connolly says he was told by the sergeant-at-arms that a suspect has been apprehended.
Rep. Griffin tweets about shooter
Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) reported a short time ago that he was told the shooter had been arrested:FBI responding to Capitol
Ann Marimow reports:FBI spokesperson Lindsay Godwin said that the bureau’s National Capital Response squad is responding to the Capitol. She could not immediately provide any additional information on reports of shots being fired.
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