Gunman arrested outside US Capitol

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A suspected gunman has been arrested outside the US Capitol.

‘Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the US Capitol Building,’ US Capitol Police (USCP) said in a statement.

Cops are continuing to investigate a ‘potential security concern’ on the Lower West Terrace of the building.

‘Staff and other personnel are directed to AVOID THIS AREA,’ the statement added.

Maryland Avenue was momentarily closed between First and Third Streets, SW.

The Lower West Terrace is rarely-utilized space on the Capitol’s entrance facing the National Mall.

Images from the scene showed a number of officers standing near the Lower West Terrace with police tape up as authorities investigated.

Capitol Police has said that there are no other suspects at this time.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15568077/Gunman-arrested-outside-US-Capitol.html?n

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