REAKING NEWS:
At least one police officer hurt and one person arrested after shots heard near US Capitol in Washington DC, reports say
3 October 2013
Last updated at 18:43 GMT
Police arrived at the scene
Journalists, congressional staffers and tourists were ordered to take shelter at the US Capitol Complex at 14:28 local time (18:28 GMT).
The notice said gunshots were reported at the capitol, the BBC has learnt.
"Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House office buildings to shelter in place," said the email to staff.
"Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows."
No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed, it added.
Some senators were reportedly outside when they heard six or seven shots fired, the New York Times reports.
"I heard a pop pop pop and we were told to get down," Senator Bob Casey told the paper.
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Police arrived at the scene
Shots have been reported near the US Capitol in Washington DC, with police locking down offices in the area.
US Capitol Police said a police officer was injured, the Associated Press reported.Journalists, congressional staffers and tourists were ordered to take shelter at the US Capitol Complex at 14:28 local time (18:28 GMT).
The notice said gunshots were reported at the capitol, the BBC has learnt.
"Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House office buildings to shelter in place," said the email to staff.
"Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows."
No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed, it added.
Some senators were reportedly outside when they heard six or seven shots fired, the New York Times reports.
"I heard a pop pop pop and we were told to get down," Senator Bob Casey told the paper.
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