BREAKING: Multiple People Injured After Shooting Outside Pentagon

(Updated at 3 p.m.) Numerous Arlington County police officers, firefighters and medics responded to the Pentagon after a shooting at the Metrobus platform, outside the Pentagon Metro station.

At least three people were initially reported to be hurt, two seriously — including a police officer — after shots rang out around 10:30 a.m.

One “person of interest” was sought by police in the wake of the violent incident.

Dave Statter, a nearby resident and public safety watchdog, said he heard “at least a dozen shots” and saw CPR being performed on two people who were lying on the ground. Video taken by Statter shortly after the shooting shows police covering a person lying in the street, near a Metrobus, with a white sheet. Officers with guns drawn surrounded another person.

Just before noon, Pentagon police said “the scene of the incident is secure” but “still an active crime scene.” Metro trains are being halted while police continue to search the area.

The Pentagon remained “on lockdown” until just after noon, when the lockdown was lifted. The Metro station remains closed and people are being urged to avoid the area, according to Pentagon police.

Police and firefighters from neighboring jurisdictions, as well as the FBI, have responded to the scene. A police helicopter was called in to assist with the search. Numerous news crews have gathered in Pentagon City as the situation unfolds.

Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.) tweeted that he is “closely following the situation.”

“As we await more details from authorities, I am thankful for the efforts of law enforcement to keep everyone safe,” Rep. Beyer said.

Police from several jurisdictions were outside of GW Hospital this afternoon, where the seriously injured officer was rushed after the shooting. He later was pronounced dead, according to the Associated Press, which reported that the officer was stabbed and that the suspect was shot by police and died on scene.

During an afternoon press conference at the Pentagon, authorities declined to confirm or deny whether an officer was killed, how many people were injured, whether the suspect was shot, whether a suspect is in custody, and whether there is a second suspect, as some initial reports suggested.

Police would only say that “several” people were injured after an officer was “attacked” on the Metrobus platform. The scene at the Pentagon is now “secure and secure” and the incident “is over,” police said. The FBI leading what was described as an “active, ongoing investigation” that “continues to evolve.”

“We are not actively seeking another suspect at this time,” Pentagon Force Protection Agency Chief Woodrow Kusse said.

Authorities declined to provide other information in response to reporter questions, pledging to provide more details at a later time.

In 2010, a lone gunman wearing a business suit opened fire at the Pentagon Metro station, wounding two officers before he was shot and killed by police.

Full honours and escort at GWU hospital for the victim of the #pentagon shooting. pic.twitter.com/lnHj76vUCJ

— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) August 3, 2021

Motorcade leaving GW with coroner vehicle. With full honors. Tragic news.

— Van Applegate (@vbagate) August 3, 2021

I’m incredibly saddened to learn about the passing of a Pentagon police officer, who was killed earlier this morning in a senseless act of violence outside the Pentagon. My heart goes out to the officer’s family and friends, as well as the entire Pentagon Police force.

— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) August 3, 2021

The scene of the incident is secure. It is still an active crime scene. We request that everyone stay away from the Metro rail entrance and bus platform area. Transportation at the Pentagon is diverted to Pentagon City.

— Pentagon Force Protection Agency (Official) (@PFPAOfficial) August 3, 2021

BREAKING: Sounds like multiple shots fired at Pentagon Transit Center. Body on the ground near Metrobus. Video to follow. @ARLnowDOTcom @WTOP

— Dave Statter (@STATter911) August 3, 2021

This is my initial video right after I heard the shots. Pentagon police responding to the transit center. Time was 10:39am ET. #pentagonshooting #pentagon @wtop @hhowardWTOP pic.twitter.com/MOpt7CvA56

— Dave Statter (@STATter911) August 3, 2021

CPR being done on two people at Pentagon transit center. Heard multiple shots fired. #pentagonshooting #police @WTOP @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/TmJsLxIloI

— Dave Statter (@STATter911) August 3, 2021

.@ArlingtonVaFD on the scene. CPR on two people. Have heard there is a third person. #pentagon shooting pic.twitter.com/NjwwK2qLaQ

— Dave Statter (@STATter911) August 3, 2021

Units responding to a reported active violence incident in the area of the pentagon metro. pic.twitter.com/uxVgRmnUpT

— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) August 3, 2021

NOW: commuters are were rushed inside to shelter following alleged gunshots at the Pentagon @wmata stop, my colleague @MikeBrestDC reports

— Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) August 3, 2021

UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Alert: Trains are temporarily bypassing Pentagon due to a police investigation outside the station at Pentagon. Shuttle buses requested.

— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 3, 2021

Metrorail impacts due to Pentagon police investigation:
L'Enfant Plaza is closed. OR/SV/BL bypassing the station
Green Line operating in 2 segments: Branch Av-Navy Yard & Ft Totten-Mt Vernon Sq
Yellow Line operating Huntington-Pentagon City only#wmata

— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 3, 2021