Photos: Lockdown at U.S. Capitol

Matthew Verderosa, chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, talks to reporters about the shooting.

Matthew Verderosa, chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, talks to reporters about the shooting.

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March 28, 2016 12 AM PT

A police officer stands guard at the U.S. Capitol complex in Washington on Monday.

Capitol visitor center

U.S. Capitol Police officers secure the Capitol visitor center, where the shooting took place.

(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Shots fired

Police outside the U.S. Capitol after the shooting.

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Tourists leave the area

Tourists are directed away from the U.S. Capitol.

(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Capitol

A police officer outside the Capitol complex.

(Brendan Smialowski / AFP-Getty Images)

Outside the Capitol

The Capitol was locked down after the shooting.

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Capitol

Streets were blocked during the lockdown.

(Brendan Smialowski / AFP-Getty Images)

Capitol

The scene outside the Capitol visitor center.

(Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

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