Lockdown lifted after apparent airspace violation causes DC scare
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The White House and U.S. Capitol building were briefly put on lockdown Tuesday morning after an unidentified aircraft violated restricted airspace over Washington, sources said.
The incident caused an abrupt security situation, with officers warning people outside Capitol facilities to stay far away. The U.S. Secret Service said personnel at the White House were told to remain in place.
But minutes later, the lockdown was lifted and both complexes were given the all-clear.
Capitol Police sent a notification of a potential threat shortly after 8:30 a.m. People were allowed back in after about 30 minutes.
Law enforcement sources told Fox News the lockdown was triggered after an aircraft moving east violated restricted airspace.
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