A man shot himself dead near the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, police said, sparking a temporary security lockdown at the complex on one of the busiest days for tourists in Washington, Reuters reported. The lockdown, which ended shortly before 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) and lasted about two hours, was a precautionary measure, Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider said. Police plan to hold a news conference at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT). "Confirmed: self-inflicted gunshot by neutralized subject," Schneider said in a statement, later adding the shooter was male. Police had also been investigating a suspicious package on the lower west terrace of the Capitol building in Washington. -- SPA 23:51 LOCAL TIME 20:51 GMT تغريد
