US Capitol Shooting

Congressman Timothy Griffin of Arkansas’ 2nd District has drawn harsh criticism after casting blame for a report of shots fired at the U.S. Capitol Thursday on Democrats as the shooting was happening.

UPDATE 6:30 P.M. EST: Officials have confirmed that the woman who led police on a car chase from the White House toward the Capitol was indeed killed at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.

BREAKING:  The US Capitol is in lockdown following a shooting in Washington, D.C. today.