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US Capitol shooting: Gunman wounds Capitol police officer US Capitol shooting: Gunman wounds Capitol police officer
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Gunshots have been reported at the visitor centre at the US Capitol in Washington and workers have been told to take shelter. Police have arrested a gunman after he shot and wounded a police officer inside the US Capitol building's visitor centre, officials said.
The Capitol's Sergeant-At-Arms said the gunman has been caught and one police officer was wounded. The massive complex was placed on lockdown, but the security precaution has since been lifted.
The Capitol building is on lockdown due to the security threat, according to an email sent to congressional staffers. The Capitol Visitor Center is still closed, but the House and Senate have reopened for official business only.
Washington's city police called it an "isolated" incident, saying there is "no active threat" to the public.Washington's city police called it an "isolated" incident, saying there is "no active threat" to the public.
Officials described the police officer's injuries as minor. The gunman was taken to hospital, apparently also injured.
US Congress is on recess for the Easter holiday, but some members of Congress and staff members were on site.US Congress is on recess for the Easter holiday, but some members of Congress and staff members were on site.
To enter the US Capitol or any Senate or House office buildings, visitors must go through a metal detector and weapons are not permitted.To enter the US Capitol or any Senate or House office buildings, visitors must go through a metal detector and weapons are not permitted.
Multiple members of Congress have posted to social media, reporting that their staff is safe and sheltering in place.Multiple members of Congress have posted to social media, reporting that their staff is safe and sheltering in place.
In 1998, two police officers were killed when an attacker got past security at the Capitol. Security has been tightened since then. In 1998, an attacker shot and killed two police officers at the Capitol. The visitor centre was built as a way to strengthen security after the shooting.
Many tourists are in Washington for the annual Cherry Blossom festival - about 1.5 million people visit the city during the four weeks of the festival.
The White House was also put on lockdown temporarily due to a separate incident.