A shooting victim has also been transported from the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.
“Violent opportunists at the US Capitol grounds must be held accountable. We have a proud history of resolving our differences through peaceful means,” he added:
Violence in any form is unacceptable. NO one has the right to attack ANY federal institution regardless of motivation. Violent opportunists at the US Capitol grounds must be held accountable. We have a proud history of resolving our differences through peaceful means.
This is what it looked like inside the House chamber as members grabbed their gas masks before evacuating this afternoon �� APhttps://t.co/NhxynD0UD8pic.twitter.com/sBwVpxKZ7X