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The Pentagon was briefly put on lockdown after someone reported a suspicious person in tactical gear, but it quickly became clear that the person was actually a police officer, officials say. The alert was then lifted. The incident began just before 2:45 p.m. on Friday when an emergency message was sent to workers at the complex, stating: “PENTAGON ON LOCKDOWN … All access in and out of the Pentagon is restricted until further notice due to police activity.” According to an official, the lockdown was issued after someone saw a person in tactical gear and reported it to the Pentagon Force Prote…

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