Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Supreme Court in Washington (Video)

A person set themself on fire in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, the court confirmed to CBS News in a statement.

The court said the incident took place around 6:30 p.m. when a person stopped in front of the court building and set themself on fire. The court did not offer any details on the person or what their motivation may have been.

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Supreme Court Police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the incident, according to the court's statement.

Later on, a medical helicopter airlifted the person to a local hospital. "The area remains closed for further investigation, but this is not a public safety issue," the court said.

U.S. Capitol Police tweeted around 6:40 p.m. that the medical helicopter had just landed near the U.S. Capitol Building for a "medical emergency."

"This is not a public safety issue," it said.

The incident comes amid a chaotic day in Washington D.C., where earlier Friday, multiple people were shot on a busy street. Police have identified a person of interest in the case, but have not named or apprehended a suspect.