A police response is underway after a “barricade incident” at the CIA‘s headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
The Fairfax County Police Department closed the roads leading to the building, declaring a “barricade incident.” It said that its Special Operations Division is on the scene assisting.
Traffic Alert: Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ. Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction. pic.twitter.com/inNeXP7yqi
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 19, 2025
Video of the scene showed several armored police cars surrounding the building.
A man was reportedly walking around outside with a gun to his head. He reportedly fired several shots into the air. A law enforcement official told ABC 7 News the man also aimed his gun at the CIA headquarters.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Fairfax County Police Department and the CIA for further information.
A SWAT team and bomb squad were seen on the scene. Drones and helicopters were also reportedly flying overhead.