preCharge News VIRGINIA — A “barricade incident” near CIA headquarters in Virginia prompted a heavy police response on Wednesday, authorities said.

Police shut down part of Dolley Madison Blvd in both directions due to the incident in McLean, Fairfax County Police said. 

A CIA spokesperson confirmed the situation in a statement.

“There is an ongoing incident that law enforcement is currently responding to outside CIA Headquarters,” the spokesperson said. “Additional details will be made available as appropriate.”

A sergeant with Fairfax County Police told preCharge News that police are assisting CIA Police outside CIA headquarters.

Responding agencies included a SWAT team, Arlington County and Fairfax County officials, FOX5 DC reported.

Traffic Alert: Dolley Madison Blvd is shut down in both directions between Georgetown Pk and Savile Ln in McLean for a barricade incident at @CIA HQ. Our Special Operations Division is on scene assisting. Please follow police direction. pic.twitter.com/inNeXP7yqi

— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 19, 2025

No additional details about the barricade incident were immediately provided.

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Associated Press, CNBC News, Fox News, and preCharge News contributed to this report.

This is a developing news story. More information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.