DEVELOPING: Capitol placed on lockdown during inauguration rehearsal

(ETH) – The Capitol building is reportedly been placed on lockdown and Biden’s inauguration rehearsal has been evacuated over a security threat.

The incident transpired during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration rehearsal and has led to an emergency announcement being played at the political hub before people started to evacuate.

Staffers at the site also received a text warning of an “external security threat.” “All buildings within the Capitol Complex: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seem cover. USCP,” the text reportedly read, according to CBS News reporters.