Source: Washington Post
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.
Peter Hermann covers crime for The Washington Post.
Clarence Williams is the night police reporter for The Washington Post and has spent the better part of 13 years standing next to crime scene tape, riding in police cars or waking officials in the middle of night to gather information about breaking news in and around Washington.
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