Crime & Safety
Buildings Cleared After 'Concerning' 911 Call From Senate Offices
U.S. Capitol Police said officers were investigating a "possible active shooter" Wednesday at the Senate Office Buildings in D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Capitol Police cleared all buildings after receiving a 911 call about a possible active shooter at the Senate Office Buildings in Washington, D.C., authorities confirmed in a social media statement.
Shortly after 4 p.m., Capitol police said buildings remained closed while officers investigated. Authorities said they were called to the buildings around 2:45 p.m. after receiving a "concerning 911 call" about a possible active shooter.
Around 4:20 p.m., Capitol police said there was "no active threat at this time."
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Those inside the buildings were asked to shelter in place while police investigated, the statement read. Police were unable to confirm if shots were fired.
If you are inside the Senate Buildings, everyone inside should be sheltering in place as the report was for a possible active shooter. It should be noted that we do not have any confirmed reports of gunshots.
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) August 2, 2023
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