Senate In Precautionary Lock Down Amid Search For Possible At-Large Gunman
At 3:06 p.m. ET, Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance W. Gainer sent an email to Senate personnel:
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the shooting at the Navy Yard this morning and particularly the possibility of suspects remaining at large, we have decided to lock down the Senate complex. You may move about the building; however, for the next two hours you may not leave nor can anyone enter the building. This will be in effect until we deem the situation safe in the neighboring community. We do not have any information to suggest the Senate, its Members, or staff are in any danger, but out of an abundance of caution, we feel this is the best course of action to keep everyone safe. This is being done in consultation with Chief Kim Dine, U.S. Capitol Police. Additional information will be shared at 5:00 p.m.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray said Monday afternoon that at least 12 people were dead after the shooting, including the primary gunman. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said authorities were looking for two other persons of interest.
One man has since been identified, according to D.C. police, and is not a suspect or person of interest.
The remaining individual is a black male who is about 50 years old, carrying a rifle, and wearing an olive military uniform.