The U.S. Capitol is currently on lockdown as police investigate what’s appears to be a protester that committed suicide. The death comes at the height of the Cherry Blossom festival.

There are also reports of the bomb squad responding to a suspicious package on the property.

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U.S. Capitol on Lockdown Suspicious Package

Todd Zwillich: “Capitol Police: “Shots have been fired on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building. The suspected shooter has been neutralized.”