Capitol Washington (Archives) – SAUL LOEB / AFP
Alert at the Capitol. The building, stormed last January, was cordoned off at midday Friday, after an incident outside. Two police officers were injured after being “hit by a car” at a security barrier, Capitol police said on Twitter. “A suspect has been arrested. Both officers are injured. All three were taken to the hospital. “
Large police presence and two stretchers being brought out pic.twitter.com/EmidoLP0PT
– Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 2, 2021
A video from a Fox News reporter shows the barrier hit by a black car, and helpers arriving with a stretcher.
… /… More info to come on 20 minutes