China News Service, August 4th. According to US media reports, on the 3rd local time, a shooting incident occurred at a commuter bus stop outside the Pentagon in the United States. One policeman was killed and many others were injured. The suspect was shot dead.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation of the incident, and the perpetrator’s motives are not yet clear.
According to reports, early on the 3rd, a shooting occurred at a Washington Metro Bus station outside the Pentagon. The incident occurred at a bus station, which is the main channel for thousands of people to commute to and from get off work in the Pentagon every day.
Pentagon Police Chief Woodrow Kus had previously confirmed that many people were injured in the incident.
According to the latest news, two law enforcement sources told ABC that a Pentagon police officer was stabbed in the attack and later died.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspect also died as a result of the incident.
The Pentagon Force Protection Bureau also confirmed the death of the police officer in a tweet on the evening of the 3rd.
According to local media reports earlier, after the incident, the Pentagon entered a state of lockdown, and helicopters went to the scene to transport the wounded.
The site blockade was lifted at approximately 12:15.
However, the bus stop at the incident has not been reopened.
Another report stated that at least 10 gunshots were heard when the shooting occurred.
US Pentagon spokesman Kirby said that when the Pentagon shooting occurred, US Secretary of Defense Austin was at the White House, but he has now returned to work in the Department of Defense.
Kirby said at the press conference: "He was in the White House at the time. We have notified him in time and continue to communicate."
Currently, the FBI is leading the investigation of the incident, and the perpetrator's motive is not yet clear.