Crime & Safety

Holt, Staff Safe After Report of Capitol Hill Shooting

New Jersey Congressman took to Twitter to report his staff's safety.

Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) tweeted he and his staff were safe in Washington, D.C. following reports of shots fired at the U.S. Capitol.

"Staff and I are safe and secure. Thank you to @CapitolPolice for your diligent work to protect us," Holt's Twitter posting read. 

Stay tuned to Georgetown Patch for further updates as the situation develops.


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