The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, faced an urgent lockdown on Wednesday morning. This measure was taken after unsettling reports emerged of a man with a gun discharging shots into the air.
SWAT teams and police swiftly responded to this alarming situation, as the suspect was said to be undergoing a ‘mental crisis’. According to WUSA 9:
A large police response was seen outside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in McLean on Wednesday morning. Roads in the area are shut down to traffic due to the police presence.
The Fairfax County Police Department confirmed they were called to address the situation involving an armed individual experiencing a mental health crisis on CIA premises, just outside the main headquarters.
Efforts to resolve the standoff included crisis negotiators and support coordinated by CIA Police, who spearheaded the operation. Details of the ongoing investigation remain limited at this time.
By 11:25 a.m., authorities had closed Dolly Madison Boulevard in both directions, confining the stretch between Georgetown Pike and Savile Lane. Commuters are advised to steer clear of the area and follow alternative routes. Passersby are urged to comply with police directions.
Further developments reported by WJLA revealed a positive resolution:
UPDATE: The barricade incident has been resolved. The suspect surrendered to FCPD negotiators and is in custody.
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD)
March 19, 2025
#CIA suspect in custody look to the left bottom corner you see his hands and head barely.
— blue star 812 (@bluestar812)
March 19, 2025
