Advertisement

Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters in Virginia, FBI says

Click to play video: 'Armed person shot outside CIA headquarters after reports of suspicious vehicle'
Armed person shot outside CIA headquarters after reports of suspicious vehicle
WATCH: Armed person shot outside CIA headquarters after reports of suspicious vehicle – May 3, 2021

At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said.

The suspect was shot and wounded after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement.

The unidentified suspect was taken to a local hospital and his condition wasn’t immediately known.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The FBI said it is reviewing the incident.

“The review process is thorough and objective, and is conducted as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances,” the FBI said.

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices