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Business News/ News / World/  US Capitol Hill briefly on lockdown, all-clear given
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US Capitol Hill briefly on lockdown, all-clear given

Police briefly placed the US Capitol Hill, visitors center on lockdown on Friday amid news reports of a person possibly carrying a firearm

A file photo of Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: ReutersPremium
A file photo of Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Washington: Police briefly placed the US Capitol building and visitors center on lockdown on Friday amid news reports of a person possibly carrying a firearm, but the order was swiftly lifted.

The House Sergeant at Arms, responsible for security at the US Congress, confirmed the lockdown to AFP, but did not give a reason for the move.

Capitol police had ordered staff and visitors in the Capitol building and the adjacent visitor center to immediately take cover and to stay away from external doors and windows, a Senate statement said.

The all-clear announcement was made shortly thereafter.

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Published: 08 Jul 2016, 07:08 PM IST
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