shooting

The Pentagon is currently holding a press briefing on tonight’s shooting. Here’s a statement issued by the DoD:

“A shooting incident has occurred at the Pentagon Metro Entrance this evening at approximately 6:40 p.m. EST. Two Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) officers were injured when an unknown suspect fired at them. The suspect was injured in return fire from the PFPA officers. Injuries to the two PFPA officers do not appear to be life threatening. A suspect is in custody and his condition is unknown [update: ‘very critical’]. All three injured have been taken to a local hospital. All Pentagon entrances were secured for a brief time but have since been reopened with the exception of the Pentagon Metro entrance. The incident is under investigation. More details will be released when available.”

Pentagon Police will be holding a press briefing at 8:45. Local and network TV news crews have staged in the Pentagon’s south lot, near the Metro station.

Three people have been shot at the Pentagon Metro station, according to police. Witnesses say they heard at least a half dozen shots fired, then saw people ducking and running from outside the crowded Metro station. News agencies are reporting that two of the victims are police officers. The third victim is believed to be the shooter. The victims are being taken to George Washington University hospital.

Police have blocked off all entrances to the Pentagon reservation. Metro buses that were at the Pentagon at the time have been evacuated.