By — Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-capitol-placed-on-lockdown Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. Capitol lockdown lifted Nation Jul 8, 2016 9:31 AM EDT The United States Capitol complex is no longer under lockdown after reports of an armed individual in the area, the Associated Press reported Friday. BREAKING: U.S. Capitol no longer in lockdown; loudspeaker announcement on grounds says lockdown concluded. — The Associated Press (@AP) July 8, 2016 Earlier, law enforcement had barred individuals from entering the Capitol. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam is the Health Reporter and Coordinating Producer for Polling for the PBS NewsHour, where she has also worked as the Data Producer. Follow @LauraSanthanam @LauraSanthanam
The United States Capitol complex is no longer under lockdown after reports of an armed individual in the area, the Associated Press reported Friday. BREAKING: U.S. Capitol no longer in lockdown; loudspeaker announcement on grounds says lockdown concluded. — The Associated Press (@AP) July 8, 2016 Earlier, law enforcement had barred individuals from entering the Capitol. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now