Capitol shooting: Suspect in custody Desiree smith period 4

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A female civilian bystander was injured by shrapnelNo U.S. Capitol Police officers were injured. A female civilian bystander was injured by shrapnel, but no U.S. Capitol Police officers were injured. "We believe this is an act of a single person who has frequented the Capitol grounds before, and there is no reason to believe this is anything more than a criminal act," said Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa during a brief news conference. The gunman attempted to go through the metal detectors at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance. A Capitol police officer then shot him, sources told CNN. The Capitol complex was locked down for nearly an hour following the incident.

"Per USCP, shelter in place has been lifted and the Capitol is open for official business only. Capitol Visitor Center remains closed," the Senate Sergeant at Arms tweeted. "There has been an isolated incident at the U.S. Capitol. There is no active threat to the public," the D.C. Police Department tweeted.Those outside the buildings on the Capitol complex were told to "Seek cover away from the area."Most lawmakers were away from the Capitol on Monday. The White House also briefly closed its North and South fence lines as a precautionary measure after the Capitol incident.