LIVE: CIA headquarters barricade incident; SWAT, police on scene

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LIVE: CIA headquarters barricade incident; SWAT, police on scene
By Sylvia Mphofe | Updated March 19, 2025 11:41am EDT | Crime and Public Safety | FOX 5 DC |

The Brief
• A reported barricade incident at CIA headquarters has prompted a large police presence in McLean, VA.
• According to Fairfax County police, multiple roads have been shutdown and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
• This remains an ongoing investigation.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - A barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA has prompted a large police presence in the area.

What we know:
There appears to be a SWAT team, Arlington County, and Fairfax County officials on the scene gearing up, along with other officials gearing down. A bomb squad also appears to be on the scene as well, it is unconfirmed if there is a bomb in the area.

According to Fairfax County police, Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Park and Savile Lane because of a barricade incident.

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1. Hopefully DOGE is finally getting its comeuppance.

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2. 1 in custody after hourslong standoff at CIA headquarters in McLean, Va.

https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2025/03/security-incident-at-cia-headquarters-shuts-down-fairfax-co-roads-officials-say/

One person is in custody Wednesday after an hourslong standoff with police at the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia.

The individual was taken into custody around 3 p.m., concluding the standoff after about five hours, WTOP’s John Domen reported from the scene. It caused street closures and traffic delays as police worked to bring an end to the situation.

Fairfax County police said they assisted with the barricade incident at the CIA and that the suspect involved surrendered to their negotiators.

A CIA spokesperson confirmed to WTOP that a security incident was taking place, but would not comment further.