On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, a significant security incident unfolds at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters in Langley, Virginia. At approximately 9:00 a.m., an individual armed with a handgun approaches the main gate of the facility, brandishes the weapon, and makes verbal threats. No shots are fired, and there are no reported injuries.
The situation prompts an immediate and robust response from multiple law enforcement agencies. The Fairfax County Police Department, including their Bomb Squad, along with SWAT teams, are dispatched to the scene to assist CIA security personnel. A perimeter is established, and nearby roads are closed to ensure public safety. After a tense standoff lasting several hours, the individual surrenders to authorities without further incident.
As of now, the identity of the suspect has not been released, and no information regarding potential motives has been provided. The FBI has taken over the investigation, focusing on the individual’s background and any possible affiliations. Authorities are also examining whether the incident is connected to any recent events or disclosures.
This event coincides with the recent release of previously classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the National Archives, under the directive of President Trump, makes public a second batch of files concerning the 1963 assassination. The disclosure has reignited public interest and speculation regarding the CIA’s historical involvement.
The CIA headquarters has been the site of previous security incidents. Notably, on January 25, 1993, Pakistani national Mir Aimal Kansi carried out a shooting at the entrance of the facility, resulting in the deaths of two CIA employees and injuries to three others. Kansi fled the country but was later apprehended, tried, and executed in 2002.
In light of the current incident, security protocols at the CIA and other federal facilities are under review to prevent future occurrences. The agency has expressed gratitude for the prompt response of local law enforcement and federal partners, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safety of their personnel and the public.
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- CIA headquarters swarmed by cops over ‘man with a gun’ as SWAT is called in just hours after JFK files were released
- Man waving gun at CIA headquarters prompts swarm of heavily armed cops
- Person makes threats at CIA headquarters, prompting heavy police presence
- CIA headquarters shooting
- Mir Aimal Kansi
