Capitol Police discovered a small metal cylinder on Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the reflecting pool in front of the U.S. Capitol.
An officer spotted the object around 7 a.m. Thursday. Law enforcement said they are investigating the object as a suspicious device.
Surrounding roadways have been shut down for the investigation. The affected roads: First Street NW from Garfield Cir. to Constitution Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave SE from First Street to 3rd street SE.
A U.S. Capitol police spokesperson told News4 a robot is being deployed.
Check back for more updates as they become available.
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