Capitol police seen with guns drawn in House chamber in apparent standoff with pro-Trump protesters

• Capitol police officers in the House chamber drew their guns in an apparent standoff with protesters on Wednesday.

• Lawmakers and reporters had been evacuated from the chamber shortly before.

• Tear gas was also deployed in the rotunda.

• Photos and a video showed the officers inside the chamber, but the nature and extent of the threat outside from protesters wasn't immediately clear.

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Capitol police officers barricaded the door to the House chamber and drew their guns in an apparent standoff with Trump supporters on Wednesday.

Images showed officers and security officials pointing their guns at the door. The nature and extent of the threat outside from protesters wasn't immediately clear.

Lawmakers, staffers, and reporters had been told to evacuate the chamber and shelter in place, and tear gas was deployed in the rotunda.

A video taken from the gallery of the chamber showed a tense scene.

A local TV-news reporter said a paramedic told her someone was shot inside the Capitol. It was unclear whether it happened near the standoff.

Rioters also made their way onto the Senate floor.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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