Lawmakers react to shooting on Capitol Hill

Washington, DC, October 3, 2013 | The Washington Post
 
By Aaron Blake
 
Lawmakers were quick to react on Twitter to reports of shots fired on Capitol Hill, with many of them assuring that their staff was safe and accounted for.
Here's a sampling of their tweets, in chronological order:
 
 
Claire McCaskill        @clairecmc
Shots fired outside the Capitol. We are in temporary lock down.
 
Jared Polis         @jaredpolis
There had been some short of shooting here at the capital, we r on lockdown awaiting more info
 
Justin Amash         @repjustinamash
Gun shots reported at Capitol.
 
Grace Meng         @RepGraceMeng
Capitol on lockdown shots heard outside. Everyone stay inside. 
 
Jared Polis        @jaredpolis
Just got this on txt: SHELTER IN PLACE. All House staff should shelter in place until further notice. Update to follow.
 
Kyrsten Sinema        @RepSinema
Shots were fired at the US Capitol. We are on lockdown. I'm safe and so is our team.
 
Frank LoBiondo        @RepLoBiondo
There is security situation on Capitol Hill. My staff & I are safe. Appreciate patience of #SouthJersey residents trying to contact offices
 
Gwen Moore         @RepGwenMoore
BREAKING: If you are near the DC Capitol, please seek shelter. News reports of gunshots. Stay safe.
 
Nancy Pelosi          @NancyPelosi
All Members and staff, we are in temporary lockdown as Capitol police work quickly to secure the area. Please stay safe.
 
Rep. Martha Roby          @RepMarthaRoby
Please say a prayer. Reports of people hurt, but we really don't know.
 
 
 
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