BREAKING: Suspected gunman "neutralized" on west front of U.S. Capitol building, police say. Area on lockdown
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) April 11, 2015
Word just coming in on an incident at the U.S. Capitol this afternoon.
Twitchy will continue to monitor and update as news develops.
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BREAKING: Shots have been fired at the U.S. Capitol. The building is in lockdown. Comes during peak cherry blossom season
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 11, 2015
Possible suicide?
Hill source: Demonstrator committed suicide on lower west terrace of Capitol. Cap on lockdown b/c person had bag; bomb team investigating.
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) April 11, 2015
Just witnessed someone shoot themselves at the U.S. Capitol.. Whole place is on lockdown??
— David Ingham (@dodobird96) April 11, 2015
BREAKING: Someone just shot themself on the steps of the US Capitol during the height of Cherry Blossom festival. Capitol is on lockdown.
— Tom Risen (@TomRisen) April 11, 2015
Updates:
Two Ambulances just left with siren's off…but more police equipment arrived with them on @WNEW pic.twitter.com/q4mkya83JA
— Brett Hall (@BrettHNews) April 11, 2015
Statement from US Capitol Police about shooting at US Capitol. @WNEW pic.twitter.com/WbypfF785b
— Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6) April 11, 2015
Further details from US Capitol Police re: shooting & suspicious package. @WNEW pic.twitter.com/p6erFQzz7m
— Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6) April 11, 2015
Police confirm shooting at US Capitol is self inflicted. pic.twitter.com/PIj9Rq2w2c
— Nick Genty (@KATVNICK) April 11, 2015
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