There is an active bomb threat investigation near the Library of Congress. Nearby buildings are being evacuated and some are under shelter-in-place orders. Please avoid the area.
WMATA Orange/Silver/Blue Line trains are bypassing Capitol South. Shuttle buses have been requested.
There is no threat to campus.
***UPDATE***
- Suspect in custody.
- Associated road closures remain in place
- Per MTA, commuter bus riders can anticipate delays and/or detours around this area until streets are reopened this afternoon.
- WMATA Orange/Silver/Blue Line trains are still bypassing Capitol South Metro Station
Still no threat to campus.
***UPDATE 2****
US Capitol Police reports the police activity has cleared and the associated road closures are now open to traffic.
WHS/DOD Shuttles Update:
DoD Shuttle Rt 7 (Pent – Cap Hill) has suspended operations for the rest of the day. Anticipate that operations will resume on regular schedule tomorrow (August 20).