The Epoch Times BY
The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed that someone rammed their vehicle into two Capitol Police officers on Friday near an entry point to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
“USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along [Constitution] Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers,” said a tweet from the police force. “A suspect is in custody. Both officers are injured. All three have been transported to the hospital.”
Other details were not provided by the law enforcement agency.
Video footage shot from the area shows a significant police presence.
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
According to an alert sent to staff, “due to an external security threat,” staff members were told they cannot enter or exit, and they were told to stay away from “windows and doors.”
“If you are outside, seek cover,” the alert said.
“Due to an exterior security threat, no entry or exit is permitted at this time in any building in the Capitol complex,” a voice announcement said, according to footage from the scene. “You may move around the buildings but stay away from exterior windows and doors,” it added.
There was a car that appeared to be smashed into a barrier outside the Capitol, according to photos and video footage taken at the scene.
Unconfirmed reports said that gunshots were fired. It’s not immediately clear if a suspect opened fire, if police opened fire, or both.
The Epoch Times has contacted Capitol Police for comment.
