Cuba embassy in US damaged in night shooting

Crime scene investigators took photos of broken glass and bullet holes at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba hours after a shooter opened fire on the building.

Police have taken one suspect in custody, and confirmed the shooter used an assault rifle in the attack.

In a statement the diplomatic mission of Cuba said no staff were harmed during the shooting and the embassy has security systems to monitor and protect the premises.

Authorities said the first reports of gunfire came in around 2 a.m. Thursday from neighbors who live near the embassy in Northwest Washington.

The identity and motive of the suspected shooter is still unknown at this time. Both the government of Cuba and the State Department will be updated as the investigation continues.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Secret Service are investigating.