There has reportedly been a shooting at CIA headquarters in Virginia early Thursday morning.
Around 4 a.m., patrol officers assist CIA police with traffic control following a non-fatal shooting. pic.twitter.com/76NZgkwDIj
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A female driver was shot at CIA headquarters early Thursday in what the agency called a “security incident” after she refused to follow commands at a checkpoint, according to law enforcement sources and local police.
The “non-fatal shooting” occurred before 4 a.m. outside the agency’s main gated entrance in McLean, Va., a Fairfax County Police Department spokesperson confirmed.
“FCPD officers are currently in the area providing traffic support while the CIA conducts its investigation,” the rep added.
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JUST IN: CIA guards shot a female driver who tried to ram through a security gate at the headquarters around 4am this morning in McLean, Virginia.🚨
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The woman was taken to the hospital with gunshot wound injuries described as non life-threatening. FBI on scene now as well… pic.twitter.com/rm6MXnm6b3
There is limited information available at this time.
The CIA confirmed there had been. a "security incident" outside the headquarters and said the main gate was "closed until further notice." They said they would be providing details when appropriate.