Pentagon was on Lockdown due to active shooter. One officer dead

Earlier this morning the Pentagon Force Protection Agency announced:

The Pentagon currently is on lock down due to an incident at the Pentagon Transit Center. We are asking the public to please avoid the area. More information will be forthcoming. The scene of the incident is secure. It is still an active crime scene. We request that everyone stay away from the Metro rail entrance and bus platform area. Transportation at the Pentagon is diverted to Pentagon City.

Pentagon Force Protection Agency Chief of Pentagon Police Woodrow Kusse: “This morning at about 10:37am a Pentagon police officer was attacked on the metro bus platform. Gunfire was exchanged and there were several casualties. The incident is over. He refused to disclose further information, but Senator Warner confirmed the death of an officer

I’m incredibly saddened to learn about the passing of a Pentagon police officer, who was killed earlier this morning in a senseless act of violence outside the Pentagon. My heart goes out to the officer’s family and friends, as well as the entire Pentagon Police force.

— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) August 3, 2021

Shortly after the Pentagon lifted the lock down and reopened. Corridor 2 and the Metro entrance remains closed. Corridor 3 is open for pedestrian traffic.

Pentagon Force Protection Agency Chief of Pentagon Police Woodrow Kusse: "This morning at about 10:37am a Pentagon police officer was attacked on the metro bus platform. Gunfire was exchanged and there were several casualties. The incident is over. The scene is secure…" pic.twitter.com/IWNPqyxJe1

— CSPAN (@cspan) August 3, 2021