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(WUSA9.com) The U.S. Capitol Building is on lockdown as a precautionary measure after shots were fired on the West Front of the building, US Capitol Police said.
The suspected shooter has been neutralized. The building has been locked down as a precautionary measure, according to officials.
The building and the Capitol visitor center were both locked down by U.S. Capitol Police due to a potential security threat, officials added. At this time nobody is allowed to enter or exit the Capitol or the visitors center.
Authorities are also investigating a suspicious package on the lower west terrace of the Capitol in connection with this incident.
The following roads are currently closed: First St. between Independence Ave, SW and Constitution Ave, NW
U.S. Capitol Police are investigating this incident.
