The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington was put on lockdown Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance, according to Capitol Police.

Hazmat officers are on the scene. There were no immediate injuries reported. Police had directed staff and personnel to avoid the area.

​NBC News reported that sources said vials of blood were sent to the Republican Party’s headquarters.

• Mallory Wilson can be reached at <a href="mailto:mwilson@washingtontimes.com">mwilson@washingtontimes.com</a>.

The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington was put on lockdown Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance, according to Capitol Police.{ai:summary}Republican HQ locked down after suspicious substance found. Hazmat team investigating. No injuries reported. Blood vials sent to GOP headquarters. #crime

RNC headquarters on lockdown after suspicious substance

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