WASHINGTON—The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly locked down Tuesday, the second time in a week amid nervousness over recent shootings. The lockdown was lifted after District of Columbia police stopped a car about two blocks from the Capitol and made two arrests, police said. Police recovered a gun from the car and arrested two people, Sternbeck said. The Capitol lockdown began at 4:20 p.m. and the all-clear was given over a loudspeaker at 4:45 p.m. Police had sent an email to congressional staff advising them to close and lock doors and stay away from external doors and windows. A third person was detained for questioning, he said.

Source: thestar July 12, 2016 22:07 UTC