UDDATE: President Trump releases video message asking protesters to leave the Capitol and go home.
Police say the Capitol building has been cleared and is secure. Lawmakers say they will return tonight to complete their certification of the electoral college vote.
Unfortunately, the woman who was reportedly shot by law enforcement in the neck/chest area has died. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
Capitol police have lost control of thousands of Trump supporters who have broken through barricades and made their way to the steps of the Capitol building as Congress meets to certify the electoral college vote.
A woman was shot in the neck and is in critical condition.
A woman was shot by the neck in the US Capitol Building during the skirmishes between the protestors and the security pic.twitter.com/8HvYq2xyGW
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) January 6, 2021
The protesters are trespassing on federal property and face criminal prosecution. There are reports that some of the protesters have entered the capitol where there is an armed standoff with Capitol police who have their guns drawn at the door of the chamber.
Photo of armed standoff on the House floor (via @AP) … what a horrifically sad and dangerous day for our country. Praying for peaceful resolution and the healing of our nation. @realDonaldTrump call off your supporters NOW before further irreparable damage is done. pic.twitter.com/YULxvrxSXa
— Lauren Book (@Book4Senate) January 6, 2021
One woman is reportedly being treated for gunshot wounds.
Also members of Congress were give gas masks as they were ushered out of the chamber and ordered to shelter-in-place in their offices.
This is the vandalism from Trump supporters inside your Capitol They are ignoring,defying, and have overrun the Capitol police. pic.twitter.com/L368rgZhGW
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 6, 2021
The Vice President was also evacuated but his location is unknown. The White House is under high alert as well. The president is reportedly watching the chaos unfold from m the Oval Office.
They’re in the chamber. One is up on the dais yelling “Trump won that election!” This is insane pic.twitter.com/p6CXhBDSFT
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
Members of Congress have been evacuated and have gone into hiding as thousands of protesters storm the U.S. Capitol.
The D.C. mayor has ordered a 6 p.m. curfew.
This pro-Trump protest was preplanned yet, clearly law enforcement was caught off-guard and is now outnumbered.
The U.S. National Guard was supposed to be on standby, but has only just been deployed by the president.
At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services.
We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) January 6, 2021
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021