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Breaking: Small Aircraft Lands on Capitol Lawn

The pilot of a gyro copter was taken into custody when he landed his aircraft on the West Lawn of the U.S Capitol. The incident caused a temporary lockdown of the Capitol Visitor’s Center.

Capitol Police took the man into custody shortly after the incident.

The man’s motive and identity are not known at this time and the situation is currently under investigation.

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The pilot of a gyro copter was taken into custody when he landed his aircraft on the West Lawn of the U.S Capitol. The incident caused a temporary lockdown of the Capitol Visitor’s Center.

Capitol Police took the man into custody shortly after the incident.

The man’s motive and identity are not known at this time and the situation is currently under investigation.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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