Raw Story has obtained an email that was sent to staffers in the Rayburn Building by the Capitol Police.
From: US Capitol Police
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 12:21 PM
To: All House Staff Subject: Update – Important Instructions for the Rayburn HOBThe Capitol Police continue to investigate the report of gunfire in the Rayburn HOB.
1.
If you have not done so, lock your office doors.
2.
The Capitol Police will soon commence a search of the Rayburn HOB floor by floor.
3.
During the search, the police officers will knock 3 times on each office door, announce “United States Capitol Police”, knock 3 additional times, and then voice the code word [Deleted by RAW STORY for safety concerns].
4.
Open your office doors for the police and cooperate with all police instructions.
5.
All occupants should remain in their offices until the Capitol Police announce that it is safe to exit.
Pretty freaky stuff. Apparently someone reported gunfire in the basement. Reports are conflicting. According to Raw Story, “Fox News is reporting that women who ran out of the building told Capitol police they had seen a gunman in the “locker room” and the “gymnasium.”” MSNBC says there are two female eyewitnesses. And they have a source that says gunpowder has been found. But other sources are denying that any gunpowder has been found.
Not sure what the hell is going on.
