THE Pentagon was placed on lockdown after a shooting erupted at the nearby Metro bus station on August 3.

Police were responding to the incident that reportedly took place at the Pentagon Transit Center.

Is the Pentagon on lockdown?

The Pentagon, located just behind the bus center, was on lockdown as of 11am on Tuesday, August 3.

According to reports, multiple gunshots were fired near a platform by the facility’s Metro station.

In a tweet, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency said: "The Pentagon currently is on lock down due to an incident at the Pentagon Transit Center. We are asking the public to please avoid the area."

The agency added that they will provide more information about the incident.

Metro trains are temporarily bypassing the Pentagon station during a police investigation, officials said.

The bus platform is used by multiple bus lines in the area.

How many people were shot?

Video from the incident shows two individuals receiving CPR outside of the metro station.

Multiple gunshots were fired near a platform by the facility’s Metro station.

However, no official word has been released on any fatalities or if anyone has been shot.

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