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Man charged following shooting at US Capitol building

A man has been shot by police at the US Capitol building in Washington after pointing a gun at officers.

The suspect and a female bystander, who was injured by "flying debris", were taken to hospital.

Larry Dawson, aged 66, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a police officer while armed.

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Suspect charged following US Capitol shooting

The White House was temporarily put on lockdown after a gunshots were reported. Credit: Reuters

A man has been charged over a shooting at the US Capitol building.

Larry Dawson, aged 66, from Tennessee, remains in stable but critical condition in hospital, Capitol Police said.

He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a police officer while armed.

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