‘ACTUAL explosive devices’ found at Republican and Democrat headquarters’ in DC as Trump supporters stormed Capitol
ACTUAL explosive devices were reportedly found at Republican and Democratic headquarters in Washington DC as Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
The devices were real and not fakes, according to ABC News.
People were also evacuated from the Madison and Cannon buildings on Wednesday afternoon as began to vote to certify the results moments before lawmakers were told to shelter-in-place.
Following the lockdown, tweeted: "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
A source told the , that The Defense Department initially denied a request by DC officials to deploy the National Guard, though the White House later deployed the Guard. Trump also released a video asking protesters to "go home."
Reports emerged that audio was playing in the Capitol building, telling inhabitants to "stay away from windows and doors."
A officer in Cannon building told reporters: "Everyone out, right now, we're evacuating."
The Library of Congress has also reportedly been evacuated.
Representative Elaine Luria confirmed that she was evacuated from her office due to reports of a "pipe bomb."
Luria tweeted: "Supporters of the President are trying to force their way into the Capitol and I can hear what sounds like multiple gunshots.
Video showed protesters running across the grass and toward the building after the fence was broken as some tried to occupy the building.
Cops clad in riot gear pushed back against the protesters with their shields.
Earlier on Wednesday, officers were responding to the reported package at the Unit Block of Second Street, just blocks away from the Capitol Building.
However, police since confirmed that the incident has been cleared, Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette .
Staff and other personnel warned people to avoid the area until further notice.
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While the investigation is underway, cops closed East Capitol Street between First and Third Streets, Constitution Avenue between First and Second Streets NE and Second Street between Independence Avenue SE and Constitution Avenue NE.
However, the area has since been reopened with road closures expected to clear "momentarily."