RNC Headquarters in DC on Lockdown After Receiving Two Vials of Blood: NBC News

May 22, 2024, 01:40 PM

The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed under lockdown on Wednesday morning after receiving a package containing two vials of blood. Three sources familiar with the situation told NBC News about the incident. A hazmat team and a large police presence were dispatched to the scene to investigate the suspicious substance. The U.S. Capitol Police directed staff and personnel to avoid the area until further notice. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions near the Capitol. The lockdown was lifted shortly before 10 a.m. after authorities determined the area was safe.