SWAT teams were on the scene near the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday, according to local law enforcement.
The Fairfax County Police Department said that “Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ.”
“Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction,” the department added.
Traffic Alert: Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ. Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction. pic.twitter.com/inNeXP7yqi
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 19, 2025
Local media reported that it appeared as though a bomb squad was also present, but it was unclear if that was precautionary or if law enforcement had reason to believe that there was some kind of an explosive threat.
The incident comes after the Trump administration released files on the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday evening, although it was unclear whether the incident was connected to the situation at the CIA headquarters.
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SWAT teams were on the scene near the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday, according to local law enforcement.
The Fairfax County Police Department said that “Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ.”
“Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction,” the department added.
Traffic Alert: Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ. Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction. pic.twitter.com/inNeXP7yqi
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 19, 2025
Local media reported that it appeared as though a bomb squad was also present, but it was unclear if that was precautionary or if law enforcement had reason to believe that there was some kind of an explosive threat.
The incident comes after the Trump administration released files on the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday evening, although it was unclear whether the incident was connected to the situation at the CIA headquarters.
This is a breaking news story; refresh the page for updates.
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