Washington DC: Following gunshots near the White House, the United States Secret Service imposed a brief lockdown in the area. Security was immediately hyped around key locations including the press offices. President Trump is reported to have been hosting a small business event during the incident.
As per reports, a man carrying a firearm was shot after he opened fire on officers near the National Mall. According to Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn, secret agents first identified the suspect around 3.30 pm (local US time) in the vicinity of the White House after noticing what appeared to be the imprint of a weapon.
The DC Police confirmed in a statement “MPD is on scene of this investigation at 15th Street and Independence Ave, SW. The scene is secure. Avoid the area as roads will be closed for several hours. Additional updates to come as information is confirmed.”
“The man fired at the officers,” Quinn said, adding that law enforcement personnel returned fire, striking the suspect while trying to flee.
A minor was also injured during the incident, reports added.
Journalists outside the complex were escorted into the briefing room by security personnel following the brief lockdown.
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