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2 Apr, 8 tweets, 3 min read
BREAKING: The U.S. Capitol building is on lockdown after someone rammed a vehicle into two Capitol Police officers at the North Barricade vehicle access point, according to Capitol Police.
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A suspect is in custody and the officers are injured, according to Capitol Police. All three have been transported to the hospital.
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UPDATE: Capitol Police say they will hold a press briefing at 2:45 p.m. axios.com/capitol-lockdo…
UPDATE: One Capitol Police officer died of his injuries after someone rammed a vehicle into them and another officer at the North Barricade vehicle access point of the U.S. Capitol, according to acting USCP chief Yogananda Pittman.
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Flags at the Capitol have been ordered to half-staff in honor of the fallen officer.
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The Capitol lockdown has been lifted, but the area surrounding the incident will continue to be restricted. axios.com/capitol-lockdo…
The suspect has been identified as a man. Authorities say he exited his vehicle after ramming his car into the barricade and lunged at officers while brandishing a knife. axios.com/capitol-lockdo…
The fallen Capitol Police officer is Billy Evans, who served for 18 years. axios.com/capitol-lockdo…

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