The U.S. Capitol went on lockdown Friday afternoon after two officers were rammed by a vehicle and sent to the hospital.
One of the officers hit by the vehicle has died, according to Fox News’ Chad Pergram. The suspect who was driving, according to the Associated Press, has died after he was shot and taken to the hospital.
Acting USCP Pittman says “with a very heavy heart, one officer has succumbed to his injuries”
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 2, 2021
The suspect reportedly had a “large knife” and charged the officers and then was shot.
Fox is told Capitol Suspect had large knife. Something between a kitchen knife and a machete. Charged at officers. Was then shot
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 2, 2021
“Due to an external security threat located All U.S. Capitol Campus Buildings, no entry or exit is permitted at this time. You may move throughout the building(s) but stay away from exterior windows and doors. If you are outside, seek cover,” a USCP alert read.
Capitol Police then released this statement: “CRITICAL INCIDENT: USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along Independence Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers. A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital.”
CRITICAL INCIDENT: USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along Independence Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers. A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/4TXIdulJc6
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 2, 2021
The security threat was neutralized but the USCP is continuing to investigate.
USCP: The external security threat located at all of the U.S. Capitol Campus Buildings has been neutralized, but the USCP is continuing to investigate out of an abundance of caution and there is still no entry or exit permitted at this time.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 2, 2021
Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich tweeted out a video saying: “Large police presence and two stretchers being brought out.” Heinrich then said law enforcement sources told her that the USCP officer injured today at the Capitol has died of his injuries.
BREAKING: law enforcement sources tell me a USCP officer injured today at the Capitol has died of his injuries.
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 2, 2021
WATCH:
Large police presence and two stretchers being brought out pic.twitter.com/EmidoLP0PT
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 2, 2021
Appears that a car smashed into the barrier. Two people are on stretchers. Can’t see whether it’s an officer or civilian pic.twitter.com/Ud5WYGyKFu
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 2, 2021
AP source: Driver who rammed a car into 2 police officers outside US Capitol has died after being shot by authorities. https://t.co/9PW0Yk10nt
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 2, 2021
“A helicopter just landed on the east front of the Capitol,” Punch Bowl News reporter Jake Sherman tweeted.
A helicopter just landed on the east front of the Capitol. I’ve never seen anything like this before. ever. pic.twitter.com/LxV0mywRSe
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 2, 2021
Capitol staff just got this text message
I’m in the Capitol and will keep everyone posted here. pic.twitter.com/ydQGyCJcof
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 2, 2021
Chopper left. pic.twitter.com/FkD6oATDCd
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 2, 2021
There is currently a large police presence around the U.S. Capitol and officers appear to be receiving medical attention on the ground.
(This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.)