October 3, 201312 yr Author @learyreports Something happening outside Capitol. Police running around with guns at ready. pic.twitter.com/7JkF5fMzfS
October 3, 201312 yr Boy, I hope there is enough federally funded agents not affected by the shutdown to keep them safe.
October 3, 201312 yr Twitter is insane at a time like this. Lots of conflicting reports flying around.
October 3, 201312 yr Author Reports of an injured officer already...I swear you have to carry a gun these days. It's almost like the old west.
October 3, 201312 yr Reports of an injured officer already...I swear you have to carry a gun these days. It's almost like the old west. [ATTACH=CONFIG]41299[/ATTACH] Is someone in a closet?
October 3, 201312 yr Author Is someone in a closet? Not sure...there are people inside the building posting stuff on Twitter.
October 3, 201312 yr Author @YahooNews now BREAKING: Police were chasing a black car near the Capitol building. They cornered the car and that's when shots rang out. @Chris_Moody
October 3, 201312 yr Author @NancyPelosi now All Members and staff, we are in temporary lockdown as Capitol police work quickly to secure the area. Please stay safe.
October 3, 201312 yr Shots heard at Capitol, building under lockdown "WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say the U.S. Capitol has been put on a security lockdown amid reports of possible shots fired outside the building. People standing outside the Supreme Court across the street from Congress were hurried into the court building by authorities. In a notice distributed by email, the U.S. Capitol Police advised everyone to "close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows.The notice said gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill. There are unconfirmed reports of an officer injured."
October 3, 201312 yr Shots near the U.S. Capitol, House in lockdown "The U.S. Capitol in Washington,D.C., in lockdown following reports of gunshots outside the building, the Associated Press reports. CNN quotes Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as saying there has been "one injury." In a notice distributed by email, the U.S. Capitol Police advised everyone to "close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows.The notice said gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill. Shots fired outside the Capitol. We are in temporary lock down," said Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. CNN says Capitol Police have announced an "active shooter" situation. People standing outside the Supreme Court across the street from Congress were hurried into the court building by authorities. U.S. Capitol police said they had received reports of gunshots and one police officer has been injured."
October 3, 201312 yr Reports say the U.S. Capitol Police, the ones responding to the shots fired, are working without pay today because of the shutdown
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