Scenes from Gunfire Incident Outside U.S. Capitol

Female suspect found dead at scene

ByABC News
October 3, 2013, 3:57 PM
The west side of the U.S. Capitol in September 2013.
The west side of the U.S. Capitol in September 2013.
Martin Falbisoner/Wikimedia Commons

— -- The U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown on Thursday after reports of gunshots were made in the area, according to Capitol Police.

The lockdown was lifted around 3 p.m. after a female suspect was found dead on Capitol Hill.

Here are scenes from the incident from lawmakers and journalists who were there.