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Running for Cover on Capitol Hill

Running for Cover on Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol On Lockdown After Reports Of Gun Shots — Oct. 3, 2013. Police close in on the U.S. Capitol as people run for cover after reports of a shooting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Capitol and the White House were placed on lockdown after an "active shooter" situation was reported.Alex Wong—Getty Images

By TIME Photo Department

October 3, 2013 4:49 PM EDT

U.S. Capitol On Lockdown After Reports Of Gun Shots — Oct. 3, 2013. Police close in on the U.S. Capitol as people run for cover after reports of a shooting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Capitol and the White House were placed on lockdown after an "active shooter" situation was reported.Alex Wong—Getty Images

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