2:15 – 2:18 p.m. - 2:15 – 2:18 p.m.
2:15 p.m.: An order to lock down the House and Senate chambers is issued. (via U.S. Senate committee staff report)
2:16 p.m.: Officer distress calls come through Capitol Police Capt. Carneysha Mendoza’s radio. (via the Washington Post)
2:18 p.m.: The House declares a brief recess. (via U.S. Senate committee staff report)