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Shots have been reported fired near the US Capitol in Washington DC, with police locking down offices in the area. A police officer is reportedly injured after shots were fired near the US Capitol in Washington DC.
US Capitol Police said a police officer was injured, the Associated Press reported. A high speed police chase ended in front of a Senate office building and shots were fired, according to reports.
Journalists, congressional staffers and tourists have been ordered to take shelter on the complex or at the US Supreme Court building. Journalists, congressional staff and tourists were ordered to take shelter at the US Capitol complex at 14:28 local time (18:28 GMT).
The lockdown lasted half an hour. President Obama was briefed on the incident, an official said.
Some senators were reportedly outside when they heard shots fired and saw police pull over a car in front of a Senate building after a high-speed chase, the New York Times reports.
"I heard a pop pop pop and we were told to get down," Senator Bob Casey told the paper.
The incident comes two weeks after a deadly shooting at the nearby Navy Yard.
"Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House office buildings to shelter in place," said the email to staff.
"Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows."
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