The Pentagon is currently on lockdown and personnel not allowed to go outside due to the «shootout» that took place outside the building on the bus platform, according to a message sent to the Pentagon's security personnel.
The incident took place outside the building on the Metro Bus platform. It is the main entrance to the Pentagon, through which thousands of employees enter and exit daily.
The platform is used by several bus lines in the area.
“We just confirmed that the Pentagon is blocked. An incident occurred at the Pentagon transit center, «said Pentagon Security Service spokesman Chris Leiman.
» This is an active situation, «Leiman added.
He said that at the scene of the incident now unsafe and asked to avoid the area.
It is not yet known whether the authorities are dealing with the mass shooting and whether there are any casualties. There is information about several victims.
UPD .: According to the latest reports, the lockdown was removed. At least one wounded officer is known, his condition has not yet been specified.
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