Capitol Police searching US Senate buildings after 911 call about possible active shooter


WASHINGTON − The U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday afternoon that police officers are searching in and around the U.S. Senate Office buildings in response to “a concerning 911 call” about an active shooter on site.

The Capitol Police issued the statement at 2:45 p.m. and advised everyone inside the Senate buildings to stay inside. Police said they have not confirmed any gun shots.

“Please stay away from the area as we are still investigating,” the Capitol Police statement read. “We will continue to communicate with the public here.”

“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 statement continued.

This is a developing story.

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