Pentagon Transit Center Shooting Live Updates: 1 Officer Dead, Suspect Killed At Scene

Pentagon police chief says there were "several casualties," does not confirm officer death

During a press briefing Tuesday afternoon, Pentagon Force Protection Agency Chief Woodrow Kusse would not confirm nor deny any specific deaths or injuries, including reports that an officer has died.

"This morning at about 10:37 a.m. a Pentagon police officer was attacked on the metro bus platform. Gunfire was exchanged and there were several casualties. The incident is over. The scene is secure and there is no continuing threat," Kusse said.

When pressed for more details, said the investigation was ongoing and the information he had was "preliminary."

Kusse did, however, dismiss reports that there is a suspect on the run.

"We are not actively looking for another suspect at this time," he said.

He also added that the Federal Burea of Investigation is now leading the investigation.

Suspect killed at the scene

Officials say the suspect in the violence outside the Pentagon was shot by police and died on the scene, according to The Associated Press.

One officer has died

Law enforcement officials confirm that one officer has died after the shooting outside the Pentagon transit station.

A Pentagon officer was stabbed during the violent scene at the transit station and later died, according to officials who were not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Police motorcade escorts van from hospital to medical examiner officer

Police outside of George Washington University Hospital salute a black, unmarked van leaves the hospital behind a procession of motorcycles.

WJLA journalist Sam Ford was stationed outside the forensics lab building of the D.C. medical examiner's office. He reported that a motorcade processional from various law enforcement agencies escorted the van from the hospital.

Ford described the scene as a "solemn ceremony."

He added that this is a typical scene for a fallen officer.

There is no official report yet on whether an officer was killed in the Pentagon shooting.

Police presence waiting outside George Washington University Hospital

There is a large presence from multiple law enforcement agencies outside of the Emergency Room ambulance entrance at George Washington University Hospital.

Reports show officers from D.C. Metro and Pentagon police as well as the Secret Service waiting around the hospital.

It is unclear who, if any of the victims of the Pentagon shooting, were transported here.

Defense Secretary, Joint Chiefs of Staff not at Pentagon during shooting

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest-ranking military officer, were not at the Pentagon during the shooting this morning.

According to reporter Lucus Tomlinson, the two officials were at their regular meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Delays expected on D.C. Metro lines

The Metro rail is experiencing delays and closures as police continue investigating the shooting incident at the Metro platform at the Pentagon.

The Pentagon lockdown has been lifted

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency announced that the lockdown at the Pentagon has been lifted.

Pentagon unsure if they will hold a press conference amid ongoing investigation

The Pentagon is unsure if they will hold a press conference due to the ongoing shooting investigation.

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby is still sceduled to have his briefing at 2:30 p.m.

At least one officer injured: multiple reports

At least one Pentagon officer was injured and transported after the shooting incident, Fox WTTG-TV journalist Lindsay Watts reported.

The shooter was shot by a different Pentagon police officer and did not get inside the Pentagon building, a Pentagon Force Protection Agency official told POLITICO reporter Lara Seligman.

Pentagon Force Protection Agency says scene is secure

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency said the scene of the incident is secure. They still ask people to avoid the Metro rail entrance and bus platform area.

Fire and EMS teams encountered "multiple patients"

The Associated Press reported that multiple gunshots were fired near a platform near the Pentagon's Metro station.

At least one person was injured in the incident, according to two people familiar with the shooting, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release information publicly.

Arlington Fire and EMS said they encountered "multiple patients." The scene is still active.

Metro lines bypassing Pentagon due to police activity

Blue and Yellow Metro lines in D.C. are not passing through the Pentagon due to the police activity, Metrorail Info tweeted.

All buses are being diverted to Pentagon City Station, according to Arlington Alerts.