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On Wednesday, Senate staffers were alerted about a potential internal threat.
“Our officers are searching in and around the Senate Office Buildings in response to a concerning 911 call. Please stay away from the area as we are still investigating. We will continue to communicate with the public here.” Capitol Police said on Wednesday afternoon.
Access to the Senate buildings is restricted, and entry or exit is permitted only under the authorization of the US Capitol Police.
“If you are inside the Senate Buildings, everyone inside should be sheltering in place as the report was for a possible active shooter. It should be noted that we do not have any confirmed reports of gunshots.” Capitol Police said.
During the Senate recess, only staffers are actively working throughout August. However, a security alert prompted them to take precautions. They were instructed to relocate to the nearest office, securely close and lock all external doors and windows, and maintain a safe distance from them.
Staffers were told to remain quiet and silence electronics.
