US Capitol Police have said that they are responding to reports of a possible active shooter around the Senate building. More than 50 police cars including DC police, Capitol Police, K9s, and many officers with long guns have been deployed to the US Capitol Russell Building.
On Wednesday afternoon (Aug 2), Capitol Police said they do not have any confirmed reports of gunshots, and asked those inside the Senate buildings to shelter in place.
NBC News, quoting two police officers, reported that the law enforcement officials have locked down and evacuated the Russell Building Senate Office and blocked access to the underground tunnels leading to the Senate office buildings from the main Capitol building.
“Please stay away from the area as we are still investigating,” U.S. Capitol Police posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
An email was sent out to congressional staff warning people to take shelter in their office or the nearest one and to take emergency equipment and visitors. It told people to close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows and to find a place to hide or seek cover if they are in a public space, according to NBC News.
