Heavy Police Presence at U.S. Senate Building Following Reports of an Active Shooter

Reports of Active Shooter at Russell Senate Office Building

Law enforcement vehicles rushed to the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., following reports of an active shooter. The U.S. Capitol Police advised everyone inside the Senate Buildings to shelter in place as a precaution. However, there were no confirmed reports of gunshots at the time.

Warning and Evacuation at Senate Office Buildings

Capitol Police have issued a warning for people to stay away from the Senate Office Buildings as officers conduct a search in and around the area. Those already inside the buildings have been advised to move to the nearest office space, lock the doors, and avoid external doors and windows.

Possible Active Shooter Situation at U.S. Senate Building

The US Senate building is being evacuated due to reports of a possible active shooter. People are being seen leaving the senate office buildings with their hands up. More information is expected to follow.

The U.S. Senate office building in Washington D.C. is currently being evacuated due to a possible active shooter situation. Police officers armed with long-rifles are conducting a search of the building following a report made by an anonymous phone call. Further details are not yet available.

Heavy Police Presence at Capitol Building

According to a tweet by NBC News Capitol Hill reporter Julie Tsirkin, there is a heavy presence of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) in the basement of the Capitol building. The underground entrances to the senate office buildings have been blocked off. Additionally, a first responders unit has been deployed to the plaza of the Capitol.

According to a tweet by Julie Tsirkin, there is a heavy presence of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) in the basement of the Capitol building. The underground entrances to the senate office buildings have been blocked off. Additionally, a first responders unit has been deployed to the plaza of the Capitol.

Possible "Mental Health" Issue, No Active Threat

According to Fox News reporter Adam Sabes, local officials believe that the situation at the Russell Senate Office Building is likely a "mental health" issue rather than an active shooter situation. Capitol Police have stated that they are preparing to reopen the buildings and have confirmed that there is currently no active threat.

Preparation for Re-entry, No Active Threat

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has announced that they are preparing the Senate office buildings for re-entry. They have also stated that there is no active threat at this time. The report has been updated to include additional information, although the specifics of this information are not provided.