Woman Who Allegedly Crashed Into Barricade Gunned Down by Capitol Police With Baby in Car

No weapon was found, the woman allegedly tried to crash into a security barrier.

Courtesy: CNN

(WASHINGTON DC) - An incident involving a woman with a baby in a car who allegedly tried to drive into a security barrier ended in a deadly police shooting today. Capitol Police say the woman, still unidentified, tried to drive through a barricade, and then sped away.

Capitol Police say the woman crashed into a police vehicle during the chase, injuring one officer, who was airlifted from the scene by a medical helicopter.

Media sources indicate that the U.S. Capitol was put under a brief security lockdown at first. It is reported that there was no threat to lawmakers inside the building.

Fox News reports, "Several police cars pursued her to a location near the Capitol building. When they boxed her in, sources said, the driver got out and five or six shots were fired. Witnesses saw a baby being taken from the car."

A police official told reporters said the incident appears to be "isolated" and not related to terrorism.

Sources: Capitol Police, Fox News and Voice of America