US Capitol in lockdown after shooting

In the US the Capitol Building in Washington is said to be in lock down this evening following reports of a shooting incident.

Capitol Police say a suspected shooter has now been "neutralized" after shots were fired on the West Front of the US Capitol Building.

Detectives are also investigating a suspicious package that has been left on the lower West Terrace of the Capitol Building.

Lawmakers are due to return to work on Monday.

JUST IN: Statement from US Capitol Police re lockdown. Suspected shooter has been "neutralized" pic.twitter.com/anZYJkizWY

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