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FBI agents SHOOT 'armed intruder' after hours-long standoff at CIA entrance gate | FBI agents SHOOT 'armed intruder' after hours-long standoff at CIA entrance gate |
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An armed suspect who tried to gain access to the CIA’s headquarters in Langley, Virginia was shot and wounded by FBI agents after a lengthy faceoff with the man, who reportedly claimed to have a bomb. | An armed suspect who tried to gain access to the CIA’s headquarters in Langley, Virginia was shot and wounded by FBI agents after a lengthy faceoff with the man, who reportedly claimed to have a bomb. |
The FBI’s Washington Field Office said on Monday evening that agents opened fire on an intruder sometime after 6pm local time.“An individual involved in a security incident outside Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters in McLean, VA emerged from his vehicle with a weapon and was engaged by law enforcement officers,” the bureau said in a statement, adding that “the subject was wounded and has been transported to a hospital for medical attention.” | The FBI’s Washington Field Office said on Monday evening that agents opened fire on an intruder sometime after 6pm local time.“An individual involved in a security incident outside Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters in McLean, VA emerged from his vehicle with a weapon and was engaged by law enforcement officers,” the bureau said in a statement, adding that “the subject was wounded and has been transported to a hospital for medical attention.” |
According to law enforcement sources cited by CNN and NBC, the suspect initially suggested he had an explosive in his car, later exiting the vehicle with a weapon as officers attempted to convince him to stand down. | According to law enforcement sources cited by CNN and NBC, the suspect initially suggested he had an explosive in his car, later exiting the vehicle with a weapon as officers attempted to convince him to stand down. |
The man, whose identity has not been released, was “mentally disturbed” and had previously made several attempts to access the CIA campus, unnamed sources told NBC. | The man, whose identity has not been released, was “mentally disturbed” and had previously made several attempts to access the CIA campus, unnamed sources told NBC. |
While it remains unclear how many shots were fired, journalists camped out near the scene said they heard more than a dozen gunshots, and saw an ambulance arrive soon after. The suspect’s condition remains unclear. | While it remains unclear how many shots were fired, journalists camped out near the scene said they heard more than a dozen gunshots, and saw an ambulance arrive soon after. The suspect’s condition remains unclear. |
Police had closed off the road leading to the entrance to the George Bush Center for Intelligence – named after the 41st US president and former CIA director – so none of the reporters got a view of what actually transpired. | Police had closed off the road leading to the entrance to the George Bush Center for Intelligence – named after the 41st US president and former CIA director – so none of the reporters got a view of what actually transpired. |
The CIA only confirmed a “security incident” at its HQ, offering few details but stating that the Langley compound “remained secure” and its security officers were handling the situation. | The CIA only confirmed a “security incident” at its HQ, offering few details but stating that the Langley compound “remained secure” and its security officers were handling the situation. |
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