US Capitol Lockdown: Gunshots Heard in US Capitol Visitor, Washington DC

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Capitol police are locking down the entire US Capitol complex. Shelter in place order just went into place at about 2:55 p.m. ET.

US Congress is also in lockdown.

One US Capitol police officer was initially reported shot at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, but later it was reported that a female bystander was injured.

Shooter is in custody, but “Shelter in Place” status remains.







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