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Pentagon on lockdown after gunshots fired near Metro station

By IANS | Updated: August 4, 2021 07:20 IST

Washington, Aug 4 The Pentagon was on lockdown on Tuesday morning after multiple gunshots were fired near the ...

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Washington, Aug 4 The Pentagon was on lockdown on Tuesday morning after multiple gunshots were fired near the Metro bus platform, according to multiple local media reports.

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency sent out an alert following the "shooting event," instructing all personnel to remain in the building, Xinhua news agency reported.

Several people are reported to be hurt.

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