Man shot and arrested after drawing weapon at U.S. Capitol

Government offices in Washington, D.C. were locked down Monday afternoon after reports of a shooting at the U.S. Capitol.

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The Associated Press reported that a man was shot after drawing a gun in the Capitol Visitor Center, and that a bystander was wounded with minor injuries in the attack.

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Contrary to earlier reports by the AP, no police officers appeared to have been injured in the shooting.

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ABC News identified the suspect as Larry Dawson of Tennessee and said he was hospitalized after the shooting. Police said Dawson has frequented the Capitol grounds in the past.

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News of the shooting came out after police began to lock down the Capitol and other nearby government buildings, including the White House. Congress is currently on recess.

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Washington D.C. police referred to the shooting as an "isolated incident" and said there was no active threat to the public.

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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.