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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now