WASHINGTON ― With the nation on edge after the shooting of police officers in Dallas, the U.S. Capitol was locked down for half an hour Friday morning amid reports that a woman had a gun.
An announcement over the public address system shortly after 9 a.m. told people to take shelter in the Capitol building and the visitor’s center. Congress immediately recessed.
A Democratic aide told The Huffington Post a woman attempted to enter the Rayburn House Office Building with what appeared to be a gun. At least one lawmaker told a reporter the person who was stopped was a staffer.
Per Rep. Dennis ross, capitol on lockdown because a staffer tried to enter with a gun.
— Jonathan Easley (@JonEasley) July 8, 2016
From sources: Woman in print dress was in Rayburn. Had backpack. Was going to Capitol thru underground subway when cops believes she had gun
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 8, 2016
The all clear was announced at 9:37 a.m., and legislative work was set to resume.
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