The woman whose actions led to the shutdown on Capitol Hill has been identified. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the chase through Washington DC, police said Thursday.
A Secret Service source told CNN a vehicle hit a security barrier at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House. That led to a police chase from the car from the White House to Capitol Hill, where shots were fired.
A woman was taken into custody, and later pronounced dead from a gunshot wound. She was identified as Miriam Carey, a 34-year-old from Stamford, Connecticut. Police said they also believe a child was in the car during the chase.
The report comes two weeks after a mentally disturbed employee terrorized the Navy Yard with a shotgun, leaving 13 people dead including the gunman.
Before the disruption, lawmakers had been trying to find common ground to end a government shutdown. The House had just finished approving legislation aimed at partly lifting the government shutdown by paying National Guard and Reserve members.
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Latest Updates: Shots fired at U.S. Capitol
10:20 p.m.
From the Associated Press:
Suspect killed by police in an incident that shutdown the Capitol was identified Thursday as Miriam Carey, 34, of Stamford, Conn. The FBI executed a search warrant at her home.
Also, we have learned that Capitol Police involved in the incident are not being paid because of the government shutdown.
6:05 p.m.
US Secret Service Ed Donovan say a woman tried to gain entry to the White House at an outer checkpoint, backed into an officer as she fled.
Capitol Police Chief Kim Dine say injured officer was a 20-year veteran of the police, and he is doing well.
The child who was in the car was about a year old, and was taken to the hospital.
Chief Cathy Lanier with DC Metropolitan Police confirms suspect was pronounced dead.
Lanier confirms two officers were hurt -- a US Secret Service agent, and a Capitol Police agent.
Law enforcement agents insist that at this point this situation does not appear to be an accident.
5:28 p.m.
From the Associated Press
Texas Congressman Michael McCaul, citing a Homeland Security Department briefing, said the woman was killed. Asked if she was armed, he replied: "I don't think she was. There was no return fire."
Police described it as an isolated event and saw no indications of terrorism.
4:04 p.m.
Statement from Florida US Sen. Bill Nelson:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the law enforcement officer injured in today’s incident. It was a tragic but isolated event. It occurred right outside my Senate office, but thanks to the quick actions of the Capitol Police we were all kept safe inside.”
4 p.m.
Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, told us "you're cautious, you have a job to do" regarding today's incident. Mica also praised the Capitol Police and other agencies involved in protecting people on the Hill.
3:39 p.m.
Statement from Florida U.S. Rep. Bill Posey:
"I went out on the south balcony (of the Capitol) with two other members when we heard 5 or 6 shots (they told media they heard 7 or 8 -- we will know for sure when investigation is all over). Sounded like they came from southwest, but with echoes between buildings who knows?
Immediately tourists started screaming and running eastward from the south and southwest side of the Capitol. Police running everywhere and sirens of moving security and police. Watched for a while until police asked me to go inside for safety. Never saw a shooter or anything significant."
3:31 p.m.
Capitol Police confirms an officer was injured in a crash and has been transported to a local hospital.
Another update from police is expected at 4:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Tweets from some of Florida's members of Congress, representing the Orlando and Tampa Bay areas, following the shots fired:
Rep. Corrine Brown (@RepCorrineBrown):
"Actively monitoring the shooing situation on #CapitolHill today. My staff and I are safe. Thoughts and prayers are with those affected."
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (@RepGusBilirakis):
"Thank you for your calls and messages. My staff and I are safe and accounted for. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts & prayers."
Rep. Kathy Castor (@USRepKCastor):
"I just returned from voting at Capitol when alert issued. Everyone here safe and sound."
Rep. Vern Buchanan (@VernBuchanan):
"Staff and I safe and accounted for. Praying for those who may have been hurt."
Rep. Dennis Ross (@RepDennisRoss):
"Capitol Police have lifted the shelter in place. We owe a debt of gratitude for these brave men + women who risk their lives for our safety.
My staff and I are all okay. Praying for those injured."
3:25 p.m.
Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office confirms he was in the Capitol at the time of the incident and is fine. All other members of his staff were also reported to be OK.
3:20 p.m.
A source tells CNN the female driver of the car involved in a chase from the White House to Capitol Hill was apparently hit by gunfire, and a child was in the car.
3:13 p.m.
Multiple sources report the Capitol Hill shooting suspect was a female.
CNN reports federal law enforcement believes the shooting has been resolved. An intelligence source says so far, there is no tie to terrorism.
3:12 p.m.
AP reports the shooting unfolded after police chased a black car up Constitution Avenue toward the Capitol, said tourist Edmund Ofori-Attah, who walked toward the scene as the car stopped.
"Then I heard the gunfire" and hit the ground, he said.
3:05 p.m.
A Secret Service source tells CNN a vehicle hit a security barrier at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House. That led to a police chase from the car from the White House to Capitol Hill, where shots were fired.
3 p.m.
U.S. Capitol Police say the lockdown has been lifted.
2:59 p.m.
AP reports Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., told reporters he was walking from the Capitol to the Senate Russell Office Building across the street when he noticed several police officers driving fast up Constitution Avenue on motorcycles.
"Within seconds of that," Casey said, "we heard three, four, five pops," which he assumed were gunshots. He said police ordered Casey and nearby tourists to crouch behind a car for protection.
In about two minutes, he said, the officers moved everyone into the Capitol.
2:49 p.m.
Capitol Police emailed the following alert to all House staff:
"SHELTER IN PLACE. Gunshots have been reported on Capitol Hill requiring all occupants in all House Office Buildings to shelter in place. Close, lock and stay away from external doors and windows. Take annunciators, Go Kits and escape hoods; and move to the innermost part of the office away from external doors or windows. If you are not in your office, take shelter in the nearest office, check in with your OEC and wait for USCP to clear the incident. No one will be permitted to enter or exit the building until directed by USCP. All staff should monitor the situation. Further information will be provided as it becomes available."
2:47 p.m.
AP reports A police officer was reported injured after gunshots at the U.S. Capitol, police said Thursday while putting the entire complex on lockdown.
"There are reports of injuries," said Terrance Gainer, the Senate's Sergeant at Arms.
FBI agents were also headed to the scene.
As a warning was sounded, the House abruptly went into recess and lawmakers left the chamber floor. The House had just finished approving legislation aimed at partly lifting the government shutdown by paying National Guard and Reserve members.
People standing outside the Supreme Court across the street from Congress were hurried into the court building by authorities.
The White House was quickly locked down after the incident at Capitol Hill and the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the compound was closed to pedestrians. Secret Service said the procedures were precautionary.
2:29 p.m.
AP says there are reports of gunshots and an injured Capitol police officer.
2:24 p.m.
AP reports the U.S. Capitol is on lockdown. Multiple sources report shots heard at the Capitol building.
Information from The Associated Press and CNN are included in this report.