Mystery Man with Suitcases Causes Capitol Evacuation

Suspicious Man Tackled At Capitol

Building Evacuated As Precaution

All employees inside the U.S. Capitol are being evacuated because a suspicious person with what appeared to be two suitcases was standing on the west side of the building.

That's the side of the building facing the National Mall and the Washington Monument. A camera watching the situation showed the person simply standing with a suitcase on either side.The U.S. Capitol Police Department asked for the evacuation.At about 1:40 p.m. four armed officers approached the man, tackled him and dragged him away. The two suitcases he was standing with remain outside the building while the investigation continues.