A person was shot Thursday morning by security guards outside the CIA headquarters in Virginia, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Shots were fired early in the morning, prompting what the CIA said was a “security incident.”
The shooting was nonfatal.
The main gate is currently closed and employees were advised to seek alternative routes, a CIA spokesperson said.
Fairfax County police said patrol officers responded to the 900 block of Dolley Madison Boulevard in McLean around 4 a.m. to assist CIA police with traffic control following the incident.
Fairfax officers are still assisting with traffic support, police said in a statement on Thursday.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
