Capitol Complex On Lockdown After Suspicious Activity Reported (ALLCLEAR, Lockdown Lifted)

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Source: Washington Post

By Peter Hermann July 12 at 4:28 PM
The U.S. Capitol Building and others nearby are under lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police investigate a report of suspicious activity.

The U.S. Capitol Police issued an alert about 4:15 p.m.: “LOCKDOWN - Police activity has been reported on Capitol Hill.”

Police advised staffers and visitors to “close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows” and “move to your office’s assigned shelter in place location or the innermost part of the office.”

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/capitol-complex-on-lockdown-after-suspicious-activity-reported/2016/07/12/2f37b68a-486e-11e6-bdb9-701687974517_story.html

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US Capitol Building All Clear, Lockdown Lifted

The situation at the U.S. Capitol is now "all clear."

Earlier, the complex was placed on lockdown as authorities investigated a report of someone with a weapon outside. That lockdown has been lifted.

Police told NBC News that two people are in custody. One had a weapon in his waistband.

While the incident is still under investigation, there have been no reported shootings or injuries.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/12/us-capitol-building-on-lockdown-amid-police-activity.html




US Capital On Lockdown

The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were locked down on Tuesday, according to police.

Staffers were notified in an email alert of police activity in the area, and ordered those inside the Capitol complex to find a safe location.


"The buildings are locked down. No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed by Capitol Police," the advisory said.
Two House members coming off the floor both said they heard the security situation was a result of an incident nearby on 3rd Street.

Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said he heard someone who was at a traffic stop had a gun.

- See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/u-s-capitol-lockdown#sthash.hr7tFXZJ.dpuf

[left-of-center2012]

1. I thought the "Suspicious Activity" ...

I thought the "Suspicious Activity" might be Congress actually do some work.

[doc03]

4. You read my mind n/t

[liberal N proud]

2. What exactly is the definition of suspicious on Capitol Hill?

I mean they are all suspicious characters.

[left-of-center2012]

6. "... they are all suspicious ..."

Well, ours aren't, I hope.

Thinking of folks like Sen Franken, Sen Warren, etc.

[red dog 1]

3. K&R...Thanks for posting

I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

The President is out of town, isn't he?

[onehandle]

5. Guns are a pox on the entire world. nt