Washington: Following reports of a potential active shooter in the US Capitol complex on Wednesday following a potential "bad call," Washington Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Hugh Carew said police found no shooter and no one injured.
"A report of an active shooter came in. It seems like a poor decision. No one was hurt, and the shooter was not found," Carew said.
US Capitol Police had earlier issued a warning to remain indoors of Senate office buildings.
The majority of lawmakers were not in Washington as the US Senate was on summer break. However, congressional offices continue to have a minimal on-site staff. Along with tourists, there are frequently dozens of employees manning security posts, staffing cafeterias and coffee shops for the Senate, and performing building maintenance.
Although the Capitol complex itself was not in the highest state of lockdown, a staff member for a senator claimed that police had advised all employees to remain in their offices.
"If you are inside the Senate Buildings, you should all take cover inside as there has been a report of an active shooter. It should be noted that there have been no confirmed reports of gunshots, according to a social media post from the US Capitol Police.
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According to the police, they answered an emergency call. The Capitol Police issued a warning advising people to enter their offices and grab emergency supplies. Additionally, it requested that they keep quiet and turn off any electronic devices.
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There were numerous police officers stationed outside the buildings, some staff members were present, and visitors had gathered on the grounds of the Capitol complex.
