Police say ‘single person who has frequented Capitol grounds’ attempted to open fire and caused Capitol complex and White House to both be locked downOne bystander was wounded after a man attempted to open fire at the US Capitol on Monday,sparking brief moments of panic in Washington.
According to US Capitol police chief Matthew Verderosa, a man attempted to gain entry to the Capitol visitors middle at 2.39pm Monday afternoon and produced what appeared to be a gun. At least one Capitol police officer opened fire in response, and wounding the suspect who was then transported to a nearby hospital. A female bystander also suffered minor injuries.
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Source: theguardian.com