RNC Headquarters on Lockdown, Investigating ‘Suspicious Substance’ – Reports

Daniel ChaitinMay 22, 2024

The Republican National⁢ Committee (RNC) headquarters ‍in Washington, ⁢D.C., was locked down on Wednesday morning as investigators examined⁣ a hazardous substance. NBC News correspondent‌ Dasha Burns shared the breaking news on X, stating, “DEVELOPING: RNC HQ in DC is under lockdown until further notice.” The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown on ⁣Wednesday morning‌ for investigation of a⁢ hazardous substance. NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns announced the developing situation, indicating that the RNC HQ in DC will remain under lockdown until further notice.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., went under lockdown on Wednesday morning, reportedly as investigators looked into a potentially hazardous substance.

NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns broke the news on X, posting, “DEVELOPING: RNC HQ in DC is under lockdown until further notice. Hazmat team is on site sources tell me.”

She later reported, citing three sources, that “vials of blood were sent to the RNC…”

Capitol Police told congressional offices they are investigating a “suspicious substance” at the RNC’s address, according to a notice obtained by Axios.

“Staff and other personnel are directed to AVOID THIS AREA until further notice,” the message said, as relayed by reporter Andrew Solander.

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Sam Lister, a Capitol Hill producer for Scripps News, shared on X how there was “Yellow caution tape everywhere to block the street and lots of folks standing outside on the sidewalk near the RNC.”