As it happened: Police officer killed in attack on US Capitol - BBC News
Capitol Police say one officer is dead and another is injured after the attack in Washington.
President Joe Biden has released a statement about today's attack, saying he and First Lady Jill Biden were "heartbroken to learn of the violent attack".

He offered his "heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ family, and everyone grieving his loss".

He added that he had ordered flags at the White House to lowered to half mast.

Acknowledging that it had been "a difficult time" for those working in and around the Capitol, he expressed "the nation’s gratitude" to the Capitol police force and first responders.