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Person Shot Near U.S. Capitol Building
posted 07/15/09 4:54 pm
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Washington, DC - Some entrances to the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC were sealed off for a short time Wednesday after a shooting just blocks away.

According to our sister station, WJLA in Washington, the shooting happened at about 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

The person -- a civilian was shot, some sources say, by Capitol police. The person was taken to a hospital for treatment and their condition was not immediately available.

Police sealed off some entrances to the capitol building, but the all-clear was given at 5:35 p.m.

For more on this story, visit our sister station, WJLA by going to www.wjla.com.

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