Officer shot at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
Jason Sickles, Yahoo,Yahoo News 50 minutes ago
A Secret Service Police Officer patrols the North Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2016, after reports of an active shooter at the U.S. Capitol. A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot and injured Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Capitol Complex. The officer was not seriously injured and the shooter was caught and is in custody, Capitol officials said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been shot at the Capitol Visitor Center complex in Washington, D.C. The officer's injuries are reportedly not life-threatening, and the alleged gunman has been apprehened.
"One suspect is in custody, no further suspects appear to be at large, however the U.S. Capitol Police are continuing to investigate," read an email sent to congressional employees. "All staff and visitors in all buildings are to remain sheltered in place."
The White House was put on lockdown for several minutes, but that caution has been lifted, according to Yahoo News Chief Washington Correspondent Olivier Knox.
While Congress is currently in recess, there were tens of thousands of people expected in Washington, D.C., on Monday, during a typically busy spring break and tourist season. An estimated 35,000 people were expected to visit the White House for its annual Easter egg roll alone. Shortly after the lockdown at the White House was lifted, several hundred tourists were seen moving freely outside the fence and taking selfies as if nothing happened.
The Capitol Visitor Center opened in 2008. It is located on the east end of the National Mall between the Capitol building and the U.S. Supreme Court building.
The U.S. Capitol Police have been on heightened alert since last week's terror attacks in Brussels. There was an active shooter drill at the U.S. Capitol earlier Monday.
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