Police officer dies in shooting outside the Pentagon building, law enforcement sources say

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Source: CNN

A police officer died Tuesday following a shooting outside the Pentagon building, according to three law enforcement sources.

While the exact circumstances of the shooting are still unclear, CNN previously reported that an officer had been shot in the incident. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency, which oversees the security of the Pentagon, did not respond to CNN's request for comment.
Pentagon Force Protection Agency Chief Woodrow Kusse will brief reporters on Tuesday afternoon with Pentagon press secretary John Kirby to provide more information
The "shooting event" occurred on the bus platform on the Pentagon complex and prompted a lockdown of the building with no personnel allowed outside, according to a message that was sent to the Pentagon workforce by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/03/politics/pentagon-shooting-lockdown/index.html

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1. Chumpkin dry run for something bigger on the 13th?

I mean, probably not - but I certainly hope the good people at the Pentagon are at least looking into that possibility.

Godspeed to the officer.

[SheltieLover]

2. My 1st thought!

[peppertree]

3. Thanks. I wouldn't put it past them.

I just trust the Armed Forces aren't either: historically, most coup attempts start at military bases.

And the sad fact is, as you know, that many are infested with far-right elements.

[SheltieLover]

4. Yup!

Scary stuff!

[abqtommy]

5. I myself wouldn't be disappointed if The National Guard were wall-to-wall in D.C. and all State

Capitols. Since an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, y'know...

[peppertree]

6. +1

Let's say, serious Repug violence on the 13th is unlikely - but by no means impossible.

[COL Mustard]

7. I Work There. There Hasn't Been Much Information Released

Many questions, few answers.

Thoughts and prayers for the family of the officer and the others injured, please. Seriously.

[peppertree]

10. Thank you for the first-person update. Glad you're safe!

Here's hoping any tributaries are looked into - and above all that any security changes that need to be made, will be made.

Thanks again.

[Marthe48]

9. Today, Capital Police arrested a couple

who had guns. No licenses, no previous criminal records.

I wasn't thinking about another coup, until you mentioned it regarding this incident. I hope the FBI and other agencies are keeping an eye on people who might be getting ready for round II.

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11. +1

Such are times we live in, thanks to all these radicalized yahoos - and Cheeto, who loves egging them on.

[Marthe48]

8. Here is a link to AP story that was on Yahoo:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-lockdown-possible-shots-fired-151100932.html

It has some details.