Arrest after shots fired at Capitol building

A gunman was taken into custody after firing shots yesterday in the US Capitol complex, officials said, and visitors and staff were shut in their offices and told to “shelter in place”.

Initial reports said a police officer sustained minor injuries, but later reports raised doubts about who, if anyone, was shot.

The event unfolded with congress on recess and lawmakers back in their districts. The White House was briefly put on lockdown, but that was soon lifted.