Officer stabbed to death in burst of violence outside Pentagon

WASHINGTON — An officer dies after being stabbed today during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, law enforcement officials say.

A shooting resulted in the Pentagon being locked down for more than an hour. A Pentagon officer who was stabbed later died, according to officials who aren’t authorized to discuss the matter and speak to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

More details about the violence are expected at a Pentagon news conference.

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