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Friday, October 4, 2013

U.S. Capitol Locked Down After Shots Fired; Officer Injured


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The House side of the U.S. Capitol is no longer on lockdown after 10-15 shots were fired in the area about 2:30 p.m., U.S. Capitol Police confirmed.
It is not believed to be an active shooter situation.
At least one Capitol Police officer was injured. An injured officer was airlifted to an area hospital.
The House recessed, and the Senate went into a quorum call. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) said she was told to shelter-in-place. Pennsylvania Avenue is closed in the area, and tourists were evacuated.
NBC News correspondent Luke Russert reported hearing three or four booms from his office and seeing 40-50 people hit the ground.

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