The Senate sergeant at arms emailed staff

WASHINGTON – The committee Byzantine in the Capitol Building has been protected down as soon as a shooting next to the nearby Navy Yard prematurely Monday morning.

The committee Sergeant next to Arms Terrance Gainer sent a message to members of the committee the public shortly as soon as 3 p.m. On Monday. At the occasion, the Police understood in attendance was next to slightest solitary likely suspect involved in the shooting still next to considerable.

“In light of the uncertainty surrounding the shooting next to the Navy Yard this morning and particularly the odds of suspects lingering next to considerable, we hold decisive to lock down the committee Byzantine,” says the email. “You may possibly move nearly the building; however, pro the after that two hours you may possibly not leave nor can everyone enter the building. This will be in effect until we deem the circumstances safe in the neighboring the public. We do not hold one in order to indicate the committee, its Members, or employees are in one danger, but elsewhere of a wealth of caution, we feel this is the paramount run of achievement to keep every person safe. This is being through in consultation with Chief Kim Dine, U.S. Capitol Police. Additional in order will be shared next to 5:00 p.m.”