Woman killed after police chase near US Capitol

Police shot and killed a woman, witnesses and officials said, after a chase that left a police officer injured and put the Capitol into lockdown for nearly an hour.

A woman driving a black Infiniti with a young child inside led police on a chase that ended in gunfire outside the Capitol.

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A woman driving a black Infiniti with a young child inside led police on a chase that ended in gunfire outside the Capitol.

Rescue personnel stood around a smashed US Capitol Police car following the chase and shooting.

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Rescue personnel stood around a smashed US Capitol Police car following the chase and shooting.

People took cover after gunshots were heard at the US Capitol on Tuesday.

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People took cover after gunshots were heard at the US Capitol on Tuesday.

A person was removed from a crashed vehicle near the scene of the shooting.

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A person was removed from a crashed vehicle near the scene of the shooting.

Capitol Hill police were seen at the site of a the shooting.

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Capitol Hill police were seen at the site of a the shooting.

As a warning was sounded, the House abruptly went into recess and lawmakers left the chamber floor.

People ran for cover as police converged on the Capitol.

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People ran for cover as police converged on the Capitol.

A man ran for cover as a police officer took a shooting position.

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A man ran for cover as a police officer took a shooting position.

A police officer was injured, police said Thursday.

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A police officer was injured, police said Thursday.

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