The incident occurred at 2:26 p.m. on August 2, or about 1:45 a.m. on August 3 (Vietnam time). Police sealed off and searched the entire building after receiving a 911 emergency call. Police also asked people to stay away from the Senate building to facilitate the investigation. Police later announced that there was no threat at 4:04 p.m. the same day.

Police stand guard outside the US Senate building in Washington, DC, August 2, 2023. Photo: VNA

Responding to reporters, Washington DC Police Chief Thomas Manger said the 911 call about the presence of a shooter could be a false alarm.

The US Senate is currently on summer recess and most lawmakers are out of Washington.

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