U.S. Capital On Lockdown After Shots Were Fired (Update: Lockdown Lifted. Suspect Apprehended)

Police Lock Down Capitol After Shots Fired -- Washington Post

Shots were fired outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday afternoon, and at least one Capitol Police officer was injured in the incident, police said.

The shooting occurred about 2:19 p.m. outside the Hart Senate Office building, on the northeast side of Capitol Hill near the intersection of Constitution Avenue, 2nd Street, and Maryland Avenue NE.

Witnesses reported two bursts of gunfire: it was unclear who did the shooting, whether it was the police or another person or both. Afterward, rescuers transported at least one injured person from the scene.

Eyewitnesses said that

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More News On Today's Shooting At The U.S. Capital

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U.S. Politics Live -- Reuters
Washington: Live Updates -- Washington Post
Gunshots fired at U.S. Capitol after car rammed barrier near White House -- CBS
Shots fired at U.S.Capitol, female suspect in custody -- NBC
Attempt to Ram White House Gate Ends With Female Suspect Dead -- ABC News
Shots fired outside U.S. Capitol -- Washington Post
Shots fired at U.S. Capitol; lockdown lifted -- Washington Times
Reports: Capitol Shooting Started When Woman’s Vehicle Rammed White House Gate -- CBS DC
Shots fired near Capitol after car chase -- FOX News
Lockdown lifted after shooting near U.S. Capitol -- USA Today
Shots fired and police officer injured after car chase near US Capitol -- The Telegraph