04 May 2024,   04:12
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U.S. Capitol on lockdown after car rams security barricade, injuring two police officers

The U.S. Capitol was on lockdown Friday after a car rammed into a security barricade, injuring two police officers, writes The Los Angeles Times.

According to U.S. Capitol Police, a person rammed a vehicle into two Capitol Police officers. A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital.

The car appeared to hit a barrier that is raised while Capitol Police verify the occupants’ identity and search the vehicle.

At approximately 1:10 p.m. Capitol staff were instructed by Capitol Police to remain indoors and away from external windows due to an “external security threat”.

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