Bomb threat spotted near the Library of Congress

Washington DC officials have ordered an evacuation from the vicinity of the Library of Congress. Officials have identified a suspicious vehicle and suspect. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are on the scene along with local law enforcement.

From the Washington Examiner:

Capitol Police have shut down roads to the complex, informing people to avoid the area. The Supreme Court has also been evacuated.

Congressional staffers were warned about the threat, with staff inside the Jefferson building told to “remain calm and move in a safe manner to the exits,” according to alerts obtained by Forbes.

Staff in the Madison building were initially alerted to “a security threat inside the building,” but a correction was made to denote the possible vehicular bomb threat. People inside the Madison building were later told to evacuate.

Several lawmakers took to social media to inform the public that they were safe as police continued negotiation efforts.

“As this situation unfolds, I pray the heroes responding to the scene are safe from any danger,” Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds tweeted .

Democratic Florida Rep. Val Demings posted to Twitter that she was “monitoring the situation near the Capitol Complex,” adding that her staff members were safe from the threat.

The Capitol South metro station has been closed, according to the Washington Metrorail, which noted that Orange, Silver, and Blue line commuters along the path “should use alternate travel options.”

The last paragraph of the article mentions the pipe bombs planted in DC back in January 6, 2021. The Washington Examiner has the article here.

Category: Crime