CIA Headquarters
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Security guards shot a woman on Thursday at the entrance to the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, after she failed to stop at the gate.

The woman was evacuated for medical treatment with what was reported to be a non-fatal gunshot wound to the upper body.

The CIA stated: "The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes for Thursday, May 22nd."