WASHINGTON (AP) - Police in Washington say a car crashed into a reflecting pool near the U.S. Capitol after its occupants attempted to flee from police.

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Police say that around 3 a.m. Tuesday they attempted to pull over the car for a routine traffic stop near Lower Senate Park, which is across Constitution Avenue from the Capitol.

The driver of the vehicle led police on a short chase before losing control of the car. Two men ran from car but were captured by police.

Officers found a gun in the vehicle.

The car has been removed from the reflecting pool near the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and D Street.

It was not clear if there was any damage.