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US Capitol on Lockdown After Armed Man Arrested Near Building

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In a statement, the force said staff and other personnel had been instructed to avoid the area until further notice.

A man carrying a firearm has been arrested near the U.S. Capitol after being stopped at the building’s North Barricade, police said. The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said firearms are prohibited on Capitol grounds and that the North Barricade has been closed while officers investigate the incident.

In a statement, the force said staff and other personnel had been instructed to avoid the area until further notice.

Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or said whether any charges have been filed.

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