Updates: Capitol breached by protesters, lady shot inside

Supporters of President Donald Trump who rallied outdoors the U.S. Capitol clashed with law enforcement officials and breached the constructing, forcing a lockdown with members of Congress inside.

A lady was shot contained in the Capitol and severely injured, sources inform ABC Information. It is unclear what led to the capturing or if legislation enforcement was concerned. Photos had confirmed officers with weapons drawn.

A supply acquainted with the scenario mentioned DC Fireplace EMS are transporting a lady in crucial situation to a neighborhood hospital.

The Federal Protecting Service, Secret Service, and Arlington, Virginia, Police Division are responding to help the U.S. Capitol Police, in keeping with a supply. Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi requested the Nationwide Guard’s assist to safe the Capitol, in keeping with a supply.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam tweeted that he is “sending members of the Virginia Nationwide Guard together with 200 Virginia State Troopers,” to help. White Home press secretary Kayleigh McEnany mentioned round 3:40 p.m. the Nationwide Guard was on its manner.

In line with studies, one protester was within the dais of the Senate chamber and a few had been going door to door demanding “The place the f— are they?” They had been additionally banging on the doorways, in keeping with studies.

The clashes started as Trump and his allies held a rally pushing the Senate to not certify the election for President-elect Joe Biden.

The protesters pushed forward of barricades and a wall of law enforcement officials in riot gear to get into the constructing. Inside, the Trump supporters, a lot of whom weren’t seen sporting face coverings, waved “Trump 2020” flags, shouted chants and moved freely.

“In case you are in a public house, discover a place to cover or search cowl,” U.S. Capitol Police informed folks contained in the constructing.

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., tweeted, “Police have requested us to get gasoline masks out as there was tear gasoline used within the rotunda.”

Round 3:20 p.m. the Senate chamber was secured and officers had been within the technique of pushing protestors down from the second and third flooring of the rotunda, in keeping with police.

Through the rally earlier within the day, Trump mentioned he wouldn’t concede and known as on the supporters to march as much as the Capitol. He promised the group he could be with him, however didn’t follow-up his promise and went again to the White Home.

Because the breaching began, Trump tweeted that Vice President Mike Pence “didn’t have the braveness to do what ought to have been carried out to guard our Nation and our Structure,” and “USA calls for the reality!”

Trump tweeted at 2:39 p.m., “Please help our Capitol Police and Legislation Enforcement. They’re actually on the facet of our Nation. Keep peaceable!”

At 3:13 p.m., he tweeted “I’m asking for everybody on the U.S. Capitol to stay peaceable. No violence! Keep in mind, WE are the Get together of Legislation & Order – respect the Legislation and our nice women and men in Blue. Thanks!”

At 3:35 p.m., Pence, who was escorted out of the constructing, additionally pleaded on Twitter for the Trump supporters to cease.

“The violence and destruction happening on the US Capitol Should Cease and it Should Cease Now. Anybody concerned should respect Legislation Enforcement officers and instantly go away the constructing,” he tweeted.

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney informed reporters who had been with him in a safe place, “That is what the president has brought about right this moment, this rebel.” Romney had been accosted by a Trump supporter at an airport Tuesday.

Former members of Trump’s internal circle additionally condemned the president for not doing sufficient to cease his supporters. Former White Home Chief of Employees Mick Mulvaney tweeted that the president’s tweets weren’t sufficient.

“He can cease this now and must do precisely that. Inform these people to go house,” he tweeted.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a citywide curfew starting at 6 p.m. and ending Thursday at 6 a.m.

“Through the hours of the curfew, no individual, aside from individuals designated by the Mayor, shall stroll, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by automobile or different mode of transport upon any road, alley, park, or different public place throughout the District,” the mayor’s workplace mentioned.

ABC Information’ Trish Turner Allison Pecorin, Jack Date, Ben Siegel and Luke Barr contributed to this report

It is a growing story. Please examine again for updates.