Crime & Safety
U.S. Capitol Police Clear Suspicious Vehicle After HQ Evacuation
The building was evacuated Tuesday after a K-9 unit showed interest in a car located in the 100 block of D Street Northeast, police said.
WASHINGTON, DC — The headquarters for U.S. Capitol Police was evacuated Tuesday due to a suspicious vehicle in the area, authorities said in a statement.
According to Capitol police, the building was evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" after a K-9 unit showed interest in a car located in the 100 block of D Street Northeast.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is investigating a suspicious vehicle after a K9 indicated interest on the vehicle in the 100 block of D Street, NE. USCP Headquarters is being evacuated out of an abundance of caution. pic.twitter.com/v1xaSqKUW7
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) September 19, 2023
Authorities cleared the vehicle shortly before 2:50 p.m.
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The incident prompted several road closures Tuesday, according to WUSA 9 and District police. Roads also reopened around 2:50 p.m.
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