Just moments after assuring my dad I would be safe, I lost my ability to communicate and receive updates on what was happening inside the Capitol. 6 Capitol insurrection a year later: Congress members from PA, NJ, NY reveal details of their escapeĪ dead phone with no charger incited my first moment of true fear.
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I normally packed my portable battery into my camera bag, but left it behind just this one time, inside my car parked at the out-of-business Lord and Taylor in Washington's Friendship Heights neighborhood. My phone died within the next five minutes, as I tried to tweet a video of the scene. I told him that so far I had been safe, and that I had a responsibility to continue my coverage. The phone call lasted 1 minute and 34 seconds. Capitol, surrounded by protesters that forced congress members into a lockdown when they were supposed to be certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. I was standing at the base of the West Front of the U.S. The suspect, according to the Associated Press, has died, as has one of the officers.My dad called me at exactly 3 p.m. Congress has been on a district work period since March 29 and isn't set to return until after April 9. Unlike January 6, when the Capitol was filled with legislators, neither the Senate nor the House was in session on Friday. Authorities had started to remove an outer ring of fencing in the past couple of weeks. An insufficient law enforcement presence came under heavy scrutiny in the wake of the attack, prompting a significant increase in security at the Capitol campus. The ramming of the barricade comes three months after the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, during which a mob invaded the building as Congress convened to certify Biden's Electoral College victory. Asked about who was briefing President Joe Biden, who went to Camp David on Friday, she told reporters that he was being kept informed.Īs a result of the security threat, the Capitol Police closed down Constitution Avenue between Second Street Northeast and First Street Northwest, and First Street between Constitution Avenue Northeast and Independence Avenue Southeast. White House press secretary Jen Psaki was holding a press briefing at the time of the security threat. Capitol in between rain showers on the National Mall on March 28. Grateful to all the USCP and first responders who are on the scene," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tweeted.Ĭlouds form above the U.S. We are still learning what's taken place. "Praying for the United States Capitol Police officers who were attacked at the Capitol. One officer was taken to the hospital by car, and another was transported by emergency medical crews, according to the AP. The suspect reportedly appeared to have a knife.
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Two law enforcement officials told the Associated Press the driver of the vehicle was shot and was in critical condition. Newsweek reached out to the Capitol Police for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. The Washington, D.C., Fire Department told Newsweek it responded to reports of a shooting with "at least one" victim. Those who were outside were advised to seek shelter. People were able to continue moving about inside the buildings but were advised to stay away from doors and windows. Capitol Police April 2, 2021Īn alert sent out on Friday advised people that there was an external security threat and that entry and exit to the Capitol campus buildings was prohibited. All three have been transported to the hospital. CRITICAL INCIDENT: USCP is responding to the North Barricade vehicle access point along Independence Avenue for reports someone rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers.
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