January 6, 2020, Washington, D.C., (LifeSiteNews) – The United States capitol building has been put into lockdown due to protestors entering the facility and reportedly drawing their firearms.
Matt Fuller, a reporter from the Huffington Post, tweeted that there has been a “shooting into the [House] chamber,” though he clarified he did not see it happen himself. Video footage that aired on C-SPAN just moments ago shows what looked to be fire extinguisers employed by the protestors. Thousands are standing on the steps of the Capitol’s east and west entrances.
Video from the chamber. pic.twitter.com/UKF7MScHKN
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) January 6, 2021
Members of Congress are reportedly being evacuated from the premises. There have yet to be any reports that lawmakers have been harmed or are being held hostage. Vice President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the counting of the Electoral College votes, is no longer on site.
The protestors breached the Capitol as the Home and Senate were debating the counting of the Electoral College votes from the State of Arizona. The counting will most certainly be delayed or re-located as it seems the protestors have currently occupied the Capitol.
While it is unclear who exactly the protestors are or if they have any
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