Could the U.S. Capitol be the next target for a terror attack?
U.S. Capitol Police just a short time ago discovered a highly suspicious vehicle parked in the area of Constitution Avenue and Third Street, NW.
“Our officers just responded to the area of Constitution Avenue and Third Street, NW, for a suspicious vehicle,” the U.S Capitol Police Account reads. “Please avoid the area while we investigate.”
Our officers just responded to the area of Constitution Avenue and Third Street, NW, for a suspicious vehicle. Please avoid the area while we investigate. pic.twitter.com/V41d17xBh1
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 2, 2025
Below is a live report from NBC Washington. Multiple police cars and flashing lights can be seen.
Police are also closing off the walkways.
WATCH:
SECURITY INCIDENT OUTSIDE CAPITOL: @CapitolPolice investigate a “suspicious vehicle” @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/40EU6mTXxC
— Joseph Olmo (@ReporterJoseph) January 2, 2025
The public is being urged to avoid the area while the police investigate.
Capitol Police confirmed to White House reporter Monica Paige that someone was driving a vehicle erratically onto the sidewalk and decided to shut everything around the Capitol down.
HAPPENING NOW: Constitution Ave in DC — right outside the Capitol — is completely shut down.
Capitol police confirmed with me that someone was driving a vehicle erratically onto the sidewalk, so everything around the Capitol is shut down for now.@FrontlinesTPUSA @TPUSA pic.twitter.com/KJeMkvMp2r
— MONICA PAIGE✰TPUSA (@MonicaPaigeTV) January 2, 2025
UPDATE: Capitol Police reveal the suspect is now in custody. They are continuing to investigate the car.
Before 10 a.m., our officers spotted a car that had been driving along the sidewalk, near Peace Circle, and into the grassy area near Third Street, NW, & Constitution Avenue. Officers took the man into custody. Please continue to avoid the area while we investigate the car. pic.twitter.com/uyg3r2IWuc
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 2, 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
