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August 20, 2012

Hirshhorn Museum Temporarily Closed Today, August 20

The Hirshhorn Museum was evacuated and closed to the public today. According to museum officials, a security officer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Law enforcement is on the scene and is investigating the incident.

 



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