‘Concerning 911 Call’ Sparks Panic in U.S. Senate Building

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After a frantic search for a possible active shooter, officials said the scare was likely a “mental health” situation.

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Published Aug. 2 2023 3:32PM EDT

People walk out of the Russell Senate Office Building after unconfirmed reports of an active shooter. — SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty

The area surrounding the Russell Senate Office Building erupted into chaos on Wednesday after cops said they received a “concerning 911 call” about a possible active

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‘Concerning 911 Call’ Sparks Panic in U.S. Senate Building

After a frantic search for a possible active shooter, officials said the scare was likely a “mental health” situation.

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