Library of Congress evacuated due to claims of suspected explosives in nearby vehicle
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Library of Congress was evacuated Thursday morning, when someone claimed that a truck near the building contained an explosive device.
A suspect tied to the incident was arrested later that morning. Click here for the latest.
Earlier that morning, the nearby Cannon House Office Building and the Supreme Court were also evacuated.
CNN reported that congressional staffers were alerted to shelter in their offices.
The Senate and House were not in session, so most lawmakers were not in their offices.
Police sent negotiators to engage with a man in the truck who made the threat, the news outlet added.
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US Capitol Police took to Twitter to warn the public about the incident.
MEDIA ALERT: This is an active bomb threat investigation. The staging area for journalists covering this situation is at Constitution and First Street, NW for your safety.
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) August 19, 2021
Please continue to avoid the area around the Library of Congress. pic.twitter.com/jTNVaBmVwR