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A police officer is reportedly injured after shots were fired near the US Capitol in Washington DC. | |
A high speed police chase ended in front of a Senate office building and shots were fired, according to reports. | |
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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