By Aaron Blake

 

Lawmakers were quick to react on Twitter to reports of shots fired on Capitol Hill, with many of them assuring that their staff was safe and accounted for.

Here's a sampling of their tweets, in chronological order:

 

 

Claire McCaskill        @clairecmc

Shots fired outside the Capitol. We are in temporary lock down.

 

Jared Polis         @jaredpolis

There had been some short of shooting here at the capital, we r on lockdown awaiting more info

 

Justin Amash         @repjustinamash

Gun shots reported at Capitol.

 

Grace Meng         @RepGraceMeng

Capitol on lockdown shots heard outside. Everyone stay inside. 

 

Jared Polis        @jaredpolis

Just got this on txt: SHELTER IN PLACE. All House staff should shelter in place until further notice. Update to follow.

 

Kyrsten Sinema        @RepSinema

Shots were fired at the US Capitol. We are on lockdown. I'm safe and so is our team.

 

Frank LoBiondo        @RepLoBiondo

There is security situation on Capitol Hill. My staff & I are safe. Appreciate patience of #SouthJersey residents trying to contact offices

 

Gwen Moore         @RepGwenMoore

BREAKING: If you are near the DC Capitol, please seek shelter. News reports of gunshots. Stay safe.

 

Nancy Pelosi          @NancyPelosi

All Members and staff, we are in temporary lockdown as Capitol police work quickly to secure the area. Please stay safe.

 

Rep. Martha Roby          @RepMarthaRoby

Please say a prayer. Reports of people hurt, but we really don't know.

 

 

 

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