Published 2 years ago

Man crashed into barrier near Capitol and opened fire before shooting himself, police say

Summary by Ground News

A man is reportedly dead after allegedly ramming his car into a barricade near the US Capitol, setting it on fire, and beginning a gunfight with US Capitol Police. The man then fatally shot himself when authorities approached him. The incident itself is said to have began at an intersection blocked by a US Capitol anti-vehicle barricade located between the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. US Capitol police has not yet released an official account.

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Times of India

Man dies after crashing car, firing gunshots near US Capitol

US News: WASHINGTON: A man died in an apparent suicide early on Sunday after crashing his car into a barricade near the US Capitol and firing shots into the ai.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Man Dies After Crashing Car, Firing Gun Near US Capitol: Police

When officers responded to the sound of gunfire and approached the man, "he shot himself," police said

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Man fatally shoots himself after driving car into barricade near US Capitol

Police did not determine motive for the man’s actions, but no indication he was targeting Congress members, who are in recess

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Man killed himself after ramming U.S. Capitol barrier: police

A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air before fatally shooting himself, police said.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Man dead after crashing car, opening fire near US Capitol, report says

Suspect is said to have killed himself after firing weapon ‘indiscriminately’ near US Capitol

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Man dies after crashing car, firing gunshots near U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON - A man died in an apparent suicide early on Sunday after crashing his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol and firing shots into the air, police said. While the man was getting out of the crashed car, it became engulfed in flames just after 4 a.m. (0800 GMT) at East Capitol Street and Second Street, U.S. Capitol Police said. "At this time, it does not appear the man

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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