7 seconds ago 2009-11-10T08:57:23-08:00
From the AP wire: Police have sealed off some of the entrances to the U.S. Capitol after reports of gunfire a few blocks away.
There were no immediate reports on possible injuries, although numerous emergency vehicles were visible in the nearby streets. AP reporter Julie Pace on the scene says police are being dispatched to the scene from the building while Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing continued.
We'll keep you posted as we learn more.
