Washington, August 3: The Pentagon was on lockdown Tuesday morning after multiple gunshots were fired near a platform by the facility's Metro station.

A Pentagon announcement said the facility was on lockdown due to “police activity.” United States: Pentagon On Lockdown After Shooting Reported At Transit Centre.

An Associated Press reporter near the building heard multiple gunshots.

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