A woman has been shot during the chaos inside the Capitol in Washington, DC after pro-Trump rioters stormed the building.<\/p>\n
Multiple reports emerged of a person being shot before a video was posted to Twitter showing the incident. In the footage a shot is heard before people scatter and the victim is seen lying on the floor.<\/p>\n
Those nearby rush to her aid, and heavily armed law enforcement personnel move forward loudly reporting the news of an active shooter, appearing to focus their attention beyond a doorway.<\/p>\n
MSNBC reports that the victim is in critical condition and has been rushed to hospital by the emergency services. Five other people have also been taken to hospital.<\/p>\n
During live footage aired earlier in the afternoon, a woman seen on TV being rushed through the crowd on a stretcher by paramedics.<\/p>\n
CNN reports that multiple officers have been injured, but the nature and severity of their injuries remains unclear.<\/p>\n
What was billed to be a contentious day politically with the ceremonial announcement of the electoral college results being challenged descended into mayhem as pro-Trump rioters stormed the nation\u2019s legislature.<\/p>\n
Rioters raced through hallways and forced their ways into both the House and Senate chambers. Donald Trump was silent during the onset of the violence, even after earlier stoking a large rally protesting his election loss.<\/p>\n
Eventually he tweeted: \u201cI am asking for everyone at the US Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order \u2013 respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Rioters remained in and around the Capitol when the president eventually released a video statement moments after remarks from President-elect Joe Biden were televised.<\/p>\n
Mr Biden referred to the rioters as having committed insurrection.<\/p>\n
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