A male suspect was shot by U.S. Capitol Police and was taken to a hospital, law enforcement officials tell CNN.
A female civilian bystander was injured by shrapnel. No U.S. Capitol Police officers were injured, and the Capitol lockdown was lifted.
The suspect attempted to go through metal detectors at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance. He was stopped by security and then allegedly pulled out a gun before being shot by Capitol police, sources told CNN.
The White House also briefly closed its North and South fence lines as a precautionary measure after the Capitol incident.
A female civilian bystander was injured by shrapnel. No U.S. Capitol Police officers were injured, and the Capitol lockdown was lifted.
The suspect attempted to go through metal detectors at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance. He was stopped by security and then allegedly pulled out a gun before being shot by Capitol police, sources told CNN.
The White House also briefly closed its North and South fence lines as a precautionary measure after the Capitol incident.
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