If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. An unidentified man reportedly set his car on fire and drove into a U.S. Capitol barricade before exiting his vehicle, firing a gun indiscriminately and then shooting himself late Saturday night. US Capitol Police have yet to confirm the incident, which was first reported by PBS. No injuries were reported except for the driver. The man’s motive in the incident is unknown. The incident reportedly only lasted a few moments and the officers did not have time to return fire before the man turned his gun on him. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER FLASHES GUN INSIDE RULE OFFICE BUILDING CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The incident comes more than a year after another vehicle crashed into a Capitol barricade in 2021, killing one police officer and injuring another. The attack killed Officer Billy Evans and sent the Capitol Hill Police Department “into turmoil,” according to the Capitol Police union. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
