Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): A military base near the US capitol has been placed on lockdown after a potential armed individual appeared on the site.

The authorities at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling announced that there is a potential armed individual at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Sputnik reported.

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"There is a potential armed individual on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the last known location was on the South side near Blanchard Barracks," the authorities said in a statement. "Description of the individual is a black male with a medium build carrying a Gucci Bag."

The authorities said that earlier they were looking for a second suspect who may be injured but later clarified that now just looking for one suspect on base. It was unclear if the possible second suspect was arrested.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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