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US Capitol on lockdown after shooting, reports say US Capitol on lockdown after shooting, reports say
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The US Capitol reportedly is on lockdown after a shooting occurred outside the building. The US Capitol reportedly is on lockdown after a suicide occurred outside the building.
Reports from the scene say a man shot himself on the steps of the Capitol during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The suspected shooter has been "neutralised" and authorities are investigating. Reports from the scene say a man killed himself on the steps of the Capitol during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The suspected shooter has been "neutralised" and authorities are investigating.
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BREAKING: Someone just shot themself on the steps of the US Capitol during the height of Cherry Blossom festival. Capitol is on lockdown.BREAKING: Someone just shot themself on the steps of the US Capitol during the height of Cherry Blossom festival. Capitol is on lockdown.
  
Someone Shot Themselves & Had A Package! RT@GregBrooksOH: More photos from #uscapitol #capitol on the north west lawn pic.twitter.com/Zb4LXqgDLySomeone Shot Themselves & Had A Package! RT@GregBrooksOH: More photos from #uscapitol #capitol on the north west lawn pic.twitter.com/Zb4LXqgDLy
  
Multiple sources also are reporting the presence of a suspicious package near the Capitol. NBC News is reporting that the package is a suitcase and that authorities are investigating.Multiple sources also are reporting the presence of a suspicious package near the Capitol. NBC News is reporting that the package is a suitcase and that authorities are investigating.
JUST IN: Police: Shots fired at US Capitol; suspected gunman "neutralized;" building on lockdown; suspicious package invest ongoing.JUST IN: Police: Shots fired at US Capitol; suspected gunman "neutralized;" building on lockdown; suspicious package invest ongoing.
  
The lockdown of the Capitol is precautionary, according to reports. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.The lockdown of the Capitol is precautionary, according to reports. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.