The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. was placed under lockdown early Wednesday after vials of blood were sent to the building.

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The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. was placed under lockdown early Wednesday after vials of blood were sent to the building, according to a report by the New York Post.

Scene outside of he RNC headquarters pic.twitter.com/WRlPZ9o7jV

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One source said the blood was sent in a package and something likely “broke open.” Yellow tape was stretched outside the building while U.S. Capitol Police officers were present, photographs show.

🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: RNC HQ LOCKED DOWN OVER SUSPICIOUS SUBSTANCE

Hazmat officers are on the scene after vials of blood were sent to the Republican headquarters in Washington, DC.

Police: “Staff and other personnel are directed to AVOID THIS AREA until further notice.”

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A hazmat unit arrived at the scene to investigate the situation, according to several reports.

Capitol Police said the package at the headquarters has now been cleared, according to NBC News reporter Frank Thorp. However, the building is still under lockdown in order for law enforcement to investigate the blood.

It is unclear if a suspect is in custody.

The suspicious package at the RNC has been cleared, per USCP.

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) May 22, 2024

Sources:

• New York Post
• NBC News