Police Investigating Reports of Gunfire in Capitol Office Building

The Rayburn House Office Building has been locked down following reports of the sound of shots being fired, possibly in the building's garage.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. Capitol Police could not confirm that any gun has actually been fired but said that a report of gunfire was received and that, as a precaution, they have sealed the building so that no one can go in or out.

The Capitol itself, connected by a tunnel to the Rayburn Building, is not affected, but no one is allowed to leave the building.

An aide to Rep. David Price (D-N.C.), whose office is in Rayburn, said Capitol Police suddenly were "bowling through the hallways," shouting for people to get into their offices, shut their doors, and stay there.