A driver has attempted to run into a police cruiser near the US Congress in Washington DC, authorities said.
Early on Wednesday, a driver was taken into custody after he hit the vehicle of Capitol Police officers, attempting to run them down.
According to a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson, no one was injured in the incident.
Some sources said that shots were also heard near the Capitol building.
The incident happened on Independence Avenue around 9:30 a.m. ET, police said.
Police have also said that the incident appeared unrelated to terrorism.
(This item is to be updated)