WASHINGTON — Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order and began searching Senate office buildings near the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon amid reports of an active shooter.

The U.S. Capitol Police announced on the X social media platform that the security response was prompted by a “concerning 911 call” regarding a “possible active shooter.”

However, as of 3 p.m., the Capitol Police noted that there were no confirmed reports of weapons or gunshots.

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate are currently on recess.

Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order and began searching Senate office buildings near the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon amid reports of an active shooter.{ai:summary}<p>Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order and searched Senate office buildings near the U.S. Capitol due to reports of an active shooter. No confirmed reports of weapons or gunshots. #crime</p>

Senate office buildings locked down over reports of active shooter

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