U.S. Capitol on Lockdown, Suspect Dead After Ramming Vehicle Into Two Capitol Police Officers
2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington Mall, Washington
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Summary
- A USCP officer has died and another officer was hospitalized after the suspect rammed a vehicle into the north barricade around the Capitol Building. The suspect was fatally shot by police, officials said.
- In a Friday afternoon press conference, U.S. Capitol Police acting chief Yogananda Pittman reported that at around 1:00 p.m. Friday, a man entered the north barricade of the Capitol and rammed their car into two officers.
- The suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Indiana resident Noah Green, then exited the car while brandishing a knife.
- Pittman said the suspect did not respond to verbal commands and lunged at officers at the scene.
- The officers then shot at the suspect, fatally wounding him.
- Green and the two injured officers were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
- Green was later pronounced deceased.
- Additionally, one of the injured officers, William F. Evans, was pronounced deceased. He served with the USCP since 2003. The USCP has released a statement following his death.
- Officials say there is no ongoing threat in the area.
- Detectives from multiple agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation.
Timeline
Local media outlets reported the National Guard has deployed units to support police around the Capitol.
Capitol Police report they have cleared the scene of any security threats, though the area remains restricted as officers continue their investigation.
Capitol Police is requesting everyone avoid the area until further notice.
Maryland Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE westbound towards the US Capitol also are closed until further notice according to police.
According to Capitol Police, all entrances toward the US Capitol are closed until further notice.
Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW, as well as First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE have been closed due to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2 Constitution Ave NE.
According to an updated report from the U.S. Capitol Police, a suspect crashed a car into two USCP officers on Constitution Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE. The suspect was taken into custody and is being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained at the scene. Both officers have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
At least two patients are being transported to the hospital for injuries.
According to an updated report, multiple Capitol Police officers have been injured at the scene. Capitol Hill is on security lockdown while officers investigate further.
U.S. Capitol Police officers and EMS are at the scene where at least three injuries have been reported near the United States Capitol.
Incident reported at Delaware Ave NE & Constitution Ave NW.
Local media outlets reported the National Guard has deployed units to support police around the Capitol.
Capitol Police report they have cleared the scene of any security threats, though the area remains restricted as officers continue their investigation.
Capitol Police is requesting everyone avoid the area until further notice.
Maryland Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE westbound towards the US Capitol also are closed until further notice according to police.
According to Capitol Police, all entrances toward the US Capitol are closed until further notice.
Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW, as well as First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE have been closed due to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2 Constitution Ave NE.
According to an updated report from the U.S. Capitol Police, a suspect crashed a car into two USCP officers on Constitution Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE. The suspect was taken into custody and is being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained at the scene. Both officers have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
At least two patients are being transported to the hospital for injuries.
According to an updated report, multiple Capitol Police officers have been injured at the scene. Capitol Hill is on security lockdown while officers investigate further.
U.S. Capitol Police officers and EMS are at the scene where at least three injuries have been reported near the United States Capitol.
Incident reported at Delaware Ave NE & Constitution Ave NW.
Local media outlets reported the National Guard has deployed units to support police around the Capitol.
Capitol Police report they have cleared the scene of any security threats, though the area remains restricted as officers continue their investigation.
Capitol Police is requesting everyone avoid the area until further notice.
Maryland Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE westbound towards the US Capitol also are closed until further notice according to police.
According to Capitol Police, all entrances toward the US Capitol are closed until further notice.
Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW, as well as First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE have been closed due to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2 Constitution Ave NE.
According to an updated report from the U.S. Capitol Police, a suspect crashed a car into two USCP officers on Constitution Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE. The suspect was taken into custody and is being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained at the scene. Both officers have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
At least two patients are being transported to the hospital for injuries.
According to an updated report, multiple Capitol Police officers have been injured at the scene. Capitol Hill is on security lockdown while officers investigate further.
U.S. Capitol Police officers and EMS are at the scene where at least three injuries have been reported near the United States Capitol.
Incident reported at Delaware Ave NE & Constitution Ave NW.
Local media outlets reported the National Guard has deployed units to support police around the Capitol.
Capitol Police report they have cleared the scene of any security threats, though the area remains restricted as officers continue their investigation.
Capitol Police is requesting everyone avoid the area until further notice.
Maryland Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE westbound towards the US Capitol also are closed until further notice according to police.
According to Capitol Police, all entrances toward the US Capitol are closed until further notice.
Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW, as well as First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE have been closed due to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2 Constitution Ave NE.
According to an updated report from the U.S. Capitol Police, a suspect crashed a car into two USCP officers on Constitution Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE. The suspect was taken into custody and is being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained at the scene. Both officers have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
At least two patients are being transported to the hospital for injuries.
According to an updated report, multiple Capitol Police officers have been injured at the scene. Capitol Hill is on security lockdown while officers investigate further.
U.S. Capitol Police officers and EMS are at the scene where at least three injuries have been reported near the United States Capitol.
Incident reported at Delaware Ave NE & Constitution Ave NW.
Local media outlets reported the National Guard has deployed units to support police around the Capitol.
Capitol Police report they have cleared the scene of any security threats, though the area remains restricted as officers continue their investigation.
Capitol Police is requesting everyone avoid the area until further notice.
Maryland Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE westbound towards the US Capitol also are closed until further notice according to police.
According to Capitol Police, all entrances toward the US Capitol are closed until further notice.
Constitution Avenue between Second Street NE and First Street NW, as well as First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and Independence Avenue SE have been closed due to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2 Constitution Ave NE.
According to an updated report from the U.S. Capitol Police, a suspect crashed a car into two USCP officers on Constitution Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE. The suspect was taken into custody and is being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained at the scene. Both officers have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
At least two patients are being transported to the hospital for injuries.
According to an updated report, multiple Capitol Police officers have been injured at the scene. Capitol Hill is on security lockdown while officers investigate further.
U.S. Capitol Police officers and EMS are at the scene where at least three injuries have been reported near the United States Capitol.
Incident reported at Delaware Ave NE & Constitution Ave NW.
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