The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) responded to a report of a suspicious package at the Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on the 300 block of First Street, SE, at approximately 7:45 a.m. on the morning of May 22, 2024. The package, which contained two vials of blood, led to a lockdown of the RNC HQ and heavy law enforcement activity, including HAZMAT crews. The package was cleared by the USCP's Hazardous Incident Response Division, and an all-clear was issued. House GOPers were meeting nearby on CapHill, and road closures were implemented around the area. The source and contents of the package are under further investigation.
Capitol Police said the "suspicious substance" prompted road closures around the 300 block of First Street, Southeast. https://t.co/UGVaAUyOVE
U.S. Capitol Police have issued an all-clear after placing the Republican National Committee headquarters on lockdown over a reported suspicious package at the building Wednesday morning. https://t.co/j1VkW2uqHR
This morning, we responded to the 300 block of First Street, SE, for the report of a suspicious package. The package was cleared by our Hazardous Incident Response Division. It contained two vials of blood. The source of the package & its contents will be further investigated. https://t.co/3kkBiNh0ry
Police investigating suspicious substance near U.S. Capitol https://t.co/751kqDhYfF
USCP: At approximately 7:45 a.m., the USCP responded to the 300 block of First Street, SE, for the report of a suspicious package. The package was just cleared by our Hazardous Incident Response Division. It contained two vials of blood. The source of the package and its contents…
RNC headquarters suspicious package found: Everything we know https://t.co/Tq0LUahwad https://t.co/XFBZ88yXix
All clear given after officials investigate a hazardous substance at the RNC on CapHill this morning
⚡️RNC HQ locked down; HAZMAT crews reportedly on scene - reports https://t.co/mkXgMbFPum
The suspicious package at the RNC has been cleared, per USCP.
Fox News: Heavy Law enforcement activty at RNC HQ https://t.co/vBxXDUA1hq
Officials investigating potential hazardous substance near the RNC this morning on CapHill. House GOPers are meeting there this morning
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