Heavy police presence was reported at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia after a man was allegedly seen waving a gun outside the government agency’s building.
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According to FOX5 DC, the suspect pulled out his weapon and pointed it at the CIA headquarters before starting to make threats. Fairfax County Police responded and confirmed they were assisting with a “barricade incident” at the agency’s building.
Other agencies that responded included a SWAT team and Arlington County Police. Fairfax County Police Bomb Squad was also on the scene. The CIA is reportedly leading the investigation into the situation.
The Man Was Taken Into Custody Following CIA Headquarters Incident
USA TODAY further reported that the man with the gun was taken into custody following the CIA headquarters incident.
The CIA issued a statement at approximately 1:24 p.m. local time. “There is an ongoing incident that law enforcement is currently responding to outside CIA Headquarters.”
Fairfax Country Police also stated that there were no reports of shots fired had come over the radio. A couple of local media outlets reported an armed man experiencing a mental health crisis in the area earlier in the day.
No shots were fired, and no injuries have been reported.