WASHINGTON — The Cannon congressional office building in Southeast D.C. was evacuated Thursday after an alarm went off inside the building. The situation was resolved in about 90 minutes, with police clearing the scene before 2:30 p.m.
Occupants were warned to stay calm and take their closet exits and head to previously designated areas.
The U.S. Capitol Police is currently investigating the evacuation. All evacuees were told to remain in their designated area until further notice. There have been reports of injuries so far.
C Street between New Jersey Avenue and First Street Southeast were temporarily closed as a result of the incident.
WUSA9 staff on scene described seeing several USCP officers, but not much more activity beyond that.
