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U.S. Capitol & White House On Lockdown

The U.S. Capitol and White House were put on lockdown following a “potential security threat.” There were reports of an active shooter. Members of Congress and the tourists who were visiting the building were told to shelter in place. @AP_Politics@NewsandRecord Gunshots reported in U.S. Capitol visitors center, workers in Capitol told to “shelter in place”: Senate sources — Lex Lopez (@Sox2112) March 28, 2016 No one is allowed to enter or exit any of the buildings in the congressional complex. Anyone outside is being advised to “seek cover immediately,”  according to local media reports. Email alert that went out to Capitol pic.twitter.com/O1BRmDKBhx — Noah Gray CNN (@NoahGrayCNN) March 28, 2016 According to RT Shots were reportedly fired at the Capitol Visitor Center, an underground facility on the east side of the main building. One police officer was shot, but “not seriously,” according to the Capitol’s Sergeant at Arms Frank Larkin. He said the shooter has been caught, but the shelter-in-place order is still in effect. The White House was placed on lockdown as well. Shelter in place “remains in effect” while the Capitol Police investigate the incident, the Sergeant at Arms told Roll Call around 3:20 p.m. local time. According [...]