Police are searching for a potential “active shooter” at the US Capitol, prompting a lockdown of the Senate office building and instructing staff to take cover following a concerning 911 call.
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Breaking: U.S. Capitol Police looking for potential active shooter in Washington DC. People are warned to stay away. Senate buildings on lockdown pic.twitter.com/pWvEnMb6KK
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The Senate has been fully evacuated and remains locked as law enforcement officers thoroughly search the premises with long rifles. However, officials are now leaning towards the possibility that the 911 call might have been a false alarm or a hoax, as no active shooter or injuries have been discovered.
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The Senate building in Washington, DC, is currently under lockdown due to reports of an active shooter, although no confirmed gunshots have been reported. Police are actively securing the building, and all individuals inside have been advised to remain in a safe place and shelter in the area.
Senate buildings on lockdown over report of possible active shooter
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