Crime
Armed Suspect Detained Outside CIA Headquarters in McLean, Virginia
UPDATE: Barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, resolved. Suspect surrendered to Fairfax County police negotiators and is now in custody after firing shots near the gate earlier today. Lockdown lifted.
MCLEAN, VA – A tense armed standoff is currently underway outside the CIA headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia, after a man reportedly opened fire with a shotgun and made alarming statements referencing Osama Bin Laden and former President Donald Trump.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspect was observed sitting on a bench near the facility’s main entrance on Route 123 before discharging his firearm into the air.
The incident prompted an immediate lockdown of the CIA headquarters and a massive law enforcement response.
Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), CIA Police, and federal authorities have established a perimeter around the scene, located at Georgetown Pike and Dolley Madison Boulevard.
A SWAT team and crisis negotiators are actively engaged, attempting to de-escalate the situation. In addition, the Fairfax County Police Bomb Squad is also present as a precautionary measure.
At approximately 10:35 a.m. EDT, DMV News Live reported that emergency responders had taken tactical positions around the suspect, who remains armed.
The Fairfax County Police Department issued a public advisory confirming that Dolley Madison Boulevard is closed in both directions between Georgetown Pike and Savile Lane due to what they described as a “barricade incident” at CIA headquarters.
Law enforcement officials continue to urge the public to avoid the area as they work to resolve the situation safely.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
Crime
Graphic Video Shows Multiple Victims Down During Active Shooter Incident at Florida State University in Tallahassee
Florida State University (FSU) has canceled all classes and campus events for the day following reports of an active shooter at the university’s Student Union in Tallahassee.
Law enforcement agencies are on the scene responding to the situation, which has already resulted in multiple injuries.
According to university officials, at least four individuals have been transported to local hospitals with injuries sustained during the incident.
The extent of their injuries has not yet been officially confirmed.
Multiple people who were injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union.
One man was shackled by law enforcement before being taken from the scene.
Disturbing video footage circulating on social media appears to show a victim with a gunshot wound lying outside a campus building.
Authorities have not verified the footage, but it has intensified concerns among students, families, and the broader community.
The initial emergency alert issued by FSU instructed individuals on campus to immediately seek shelter, avoid doors and windows, and prepare to take additional protective actions as necessary.
The alert specifically stated that a shooter had been reported in the vicinity of the Student Union and that police were either already on scene or en route.
In a message posted to the university’s emergency advisory website, officials stated:
“Individuals not already on the main campus at this time should avoid coming to the Tallahassee main campus.”
FSU Police and multiple responding law enforcement agencies are continuing to secure the area and investigate the situation.
Details about the suspect or potential motive have not yet been released.
The university has asked students, faculty, and staff to monitor official channels for updates and to refrain from spreading unverified information.
This remains an active and evolving situation. Additional updates will be provided as more information is confirmed by authorities.