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Law enforcement shot a person near Washington Monument, Secret Service says

Law enforcement shot a person near Washington Monument, Secret Service says

Summary

Law enforcement officers shot a person near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The situation caused a brief lockdown of the White House while the area was being investigated, but President Donald Trump continued his event without interruption.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, close to the Washington Monument.
  • The Secret Service announced the shooting and advised people to avoid the area.
  • Emergency responders were on the scene shortly after the incident.
  • The White House was briefly locked down during the investigation.
  • President Donald Trump was holding a small business event nearby when the shooting occurred.
  • The Secret Service moved journalists inside a briefing room for safety.
  • There was no immediate information about the condition of the person who was shot or the details of the shooting.
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