Woman Shot By Security Outside The Gates Of The CIA's Headquarters

Early Thursday morning (May 22), CIA security officers shot and injured a woman who approached the agency's headquarters in Virginia. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Eastern Time when the woman drove up to the front gates. According to a law enforcement source, she is now in custody.

The shooting was described as "non-fatal" by the Fairfax County Police Department, though details about the woman's condition remain unavailable. The police are currently assisting with traffic management while the CIA conducts its investigation.

A CIA spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the main gate is closed until further notice.

“There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesperson said. “The main gate is currently closed until further notice. Additional details will be made available as appropriate.”

The reasons prompting the officers to open fire are not yet clear. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available.