US Capitol lockdown ends after man shoots himself dead
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A man shot himself dead near the US Capitol on Saturday, police said, sparking a temporary security lockdown at the complex on one of the busiest days for tourists in Washington.
The lockdown, which ended shortly before 4 pm EDT (2000 GMT) and lasted about two hours, was a precautionary measure, Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider said. Police plan to hold a news conference at 5 pm. (2100 GMT).
"Confirmed: self-inflicted gunshot by neutralized subject," Schneider said in a statement, later adding the shooter was male.
Police had also been investigating a suspicious package on the lower west terrace of the Capitol building in Washington. Although the all-clear was given, nearby streets remained closed while the investigation continued, the office of the USn Senate Sergeant at Arms said in a post on Twitter. Several media reports said it was the man's luggage.
