UPDATE (3:20 P.M.):Â A female suspect was shot by police after exchanging gunfire following an attempt to ram her car into the White House gate, NBC News reports.
The lockdown at Capitol Hill was lifted at around 3 p.m.
Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie said via Twitter, “My family, my staff, and I are safe and were never in immediate danger. Thank you for your prayers and concerns.”
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The United States Capitol is on lockdown right now after shots were fired and one person was injured, CNN reports.
Capitol Police sent out this message to those on the Hill:
“SHELTER IN PLACE. Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House Office Buildings to shelter in place. Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows. Take annunciators, Go Kits and escape hoods; and move to the innermost part of the office away from external doors or windows. If you are not in your office, take shelter in the nearest office, check in with your OEC and wait for USCP to clear the incident. No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed by USCP. All staff should monitor the situation. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.”