The shooter in the Capitol building detained – RIA Novosti

© AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite

MOSCOW, March 28 – RIA Novosti The shooter in the center for. visitors of the Capitol in Washington DC captured, reports Reuters, citing a source.

© AP photo / J. Scott Applewhite

Previously reported Shot in the heart of the visitors to the Capitol, the Capitol building itself was closed for security reasons. Employees are encouraged to take shelter.

It is reported that one police officer was shot, it does not present any danger to his life and is rated as easy.

According to RIA Novosti on the Senate press gallery, all the staff of the Senate ordered to remain on the ground. “Because of the shooting, which took place in the center for visitors to the Senate, we are enjoined to remain on the ground and seek refuge Senate building is now closed for entry and exit.” – Said the employee of the press gallery

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