Man shot outside the US Capitol building with AR-15 rifle in Florida

A man has been shot outside of the US Congress building with an AR-type rifle, according to police.

The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m.

Friday on the south side of the Capitol building, where members of Congress were meeting.

A witness said the man was shot and he was treated at a local hospital.

A Capitol police spokeswoman said the incident is under investigation.

The Capitol Police Department said a Capitol police officer shot the man outside the building after the suspect got out of a car.

The officer fired two rounds, the department said in a statement.