Pro-Palestinian violent protest erupts outside DNC headquarters in Washington DC, Capitol police injured

Police in the nation's capital responded to the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee as pro-Palestinian demonstrators grew violent as they called for an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said about 150 people were "illegally and violently protesting" near the DNC headquarters building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington.

Protesters told Fox News Digital that there were 300 people protesting the war.

"Officers are making arrests," USCP said on X. It advised people to stay away from the area.

USCP confirmed on X that six officers were injured during the clash on Wednesday evening. 

Authorities said that the officers suffered injuries ranging from minor cuts, pepper spray burns or being punched by protesters who turned violent alongside peaceful protesters.