Reports: All Shots Were Fired By Police In Incident Near U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol Police investigate the scene nears a damaged police car, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A woman driving a black Infiniti with a young child inside tried to ram through a White Hou... U.S. Capitol Police investigate the scene nears a damaged police car, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A woman driving a black Infiniti with a young child inside tried to ram through a White House barricade Thursday, then led police on a chase that ended in gunfire outside the Capitol, witnesses and officials said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) MORE LESS
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A woman that tried to drive a car with a young child inside through a White House barricade Thursday, resulting in a chase toward the U.S. Capitol, was unarmed and all gunshots were fired by police officers, the Washington Post reported.

Multiple reports indicate the suspect was killed, but TPM has not been able to independently confirm her death. Authorities are expected to hold a news conference with more information at 6pm ET.

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