US Capitol reopens after shooting

The US Capitol complex reopened amid visibly higher security a day after police say officers shot and wounded a man who pulled a weapon at a security checkpoint as he entered the underground Capitol Visitor Centre.

Capitol Police identified the man as 66-year-old Larry R Dawson of Tennessee. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a police officer while armed.

Dawson was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery. Police said he was in stable but critical condition late on Monday.