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D.C. police and fire officials are responding to a report of shots fired at the Capitol Visitor Center at the U.S. Capitol complex, according to authorities. | |
The person believed to be the gunman has been shot by police, according to two D.C. police officials. He was taken to Washington Hospital Center. | The person believed to be the gunman has been shot by police, according to two D.C. police officials. He was taken to Washington Hospital Center. |
An email sent to U.S. Senate staff says “gunshots have been reported” and asked workers to shelter in place. The White House also was placed on lockdown. | |
“There has been an isolated incident at the U.S. Capitol Center,” D.C. police tweeted. “There is no active threat to the public.” | |
The visitors’ center is an underground complex located east of the Capitol building. All visitors are screened through metal detectors as they enter the facility. | |
Mike Debonis contributed to this report. |