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Washington's DC's Union Station evacuated after reports of a shooting Washington's DC's Union Station evacuated after reports of a shooting
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Washington DC’s Union Station was evacuated on Friday after reports of a shooting.Washington DC’s Union Station was evacuated on Friday after reports of a shooting.
A heavy police presence was reported around the station, although there were no immediately reports of injuries.A heavy police presence was reported around the station, although there were no immediately reports of injuries.
A spokesman for the Washington DC police said one person had been shot and one had been stabbed, according to the Associated Press.A spokesman for the Washington DC police said one person had been shot and one had been stabbed, according to the Associated Press.
Union Station - Police activity inside Amtrak portion of station is not affecting Metro ops. Red Line service operating normally #wmata
“Due to police activity, remain clear of the area near Union Station,” according to a statement by the Senate Sergeant at Arms.“Due to police activity, remain clear of the area near Union Station,” according to a statement by the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
“Please avoid this area until further notice.”“Please avoid this area until further notice.”