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Shots have been fired near the US Capitol in Washington DC after a high-speed police chase.Shots have been fired near the US Capitol in Washington DC after a high-speed police chase.
Kim Dine of the Capitol Police told reporters it is thought it was an "isolated incident" and not terrorism. Chief Kim Dine of the Capitol Police told reporters it was an "isolated incident", not an act of terrorism.
A police officer was injured, he said, and a suspect is in custody. President Obama was briefed on the incident. A police officer was injured in a crash, he said, and a suspect is in custody. President Obama was briefed on the incident.
The shooting happened two weeks after 12 people were killed and three injured in a shooting at nearby Navy Yard.The shooting happened two weeks after 12 people were killed and three injured in a shooting at nearby Navy Yard.
One eyewitness told the BBC he heard 10-12 shots following a car chase near the Capitol. An eyewitness told the BBC he heard 10-12 shots following a car chase near the Capitol.
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. The action began at the White House, where a car reportedly struck a security bollard, which initiated a police chase to the US Capitol.
"I heard a pop pop pop and we were told to get down," Senator Bob Casey told the paper. 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.
"Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House office buildings to shelter in place," said the email to staff. "I heard a pop pop pop and we were told to get down," Senator Bob Casey told the New York Times.
"Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows." Chief Dine said it is believed a child was in the car. There are no details on the condition of the suspect, identified as a woman in media reports.
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