The Capitol Police were confronted with a violent protest outside of Democratic Party headquarters on Wednesday night. The incident occurred as a group of protesters advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war blocked an entrance to the headquarters. The police attempted to clear the protesters, but they refused to obey orders to move back. According to the Capitol Police, the group became violent after officers tried to remove them, resulting in attendees pepper-spraying officers. However, the coalition of groups at the protest claimed that nonviolent demonstrators were violently attacked by the police, resulting in over 90 injuries. Several House Democratic lawmakers, including party leadership, were present at an event in the building and had to be evacuated. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of allowing police to assess the intent of demonstrators to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The incident comes after recent assaults on lawmakers and the January 6th insurrection, leaving the Capitol Police on edge. House office buildings were placed on lockdown during the incident.