Shooting Near White House: What We Know as Secret Service Responds
Summary
An individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument close to the White House. The area was secured, and the White House was briefly locked down while President Donald Trump continued his event nearby without interruption.Key Facts
- The shooting happened near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, SW, near the Washington Monument.
- The person's condition and details of the shooting are not yet known.
- The Secret Service responded quickly and secured the area, asking the public to avoid it.
- The White House went into a short lockdown during the investigation.
- Journalists were moved to the briefing room for safety during the lockdown.
- President Trump’s event was not stopped despite the nearby incident.
- Security around the White House has been increased since a previous shooting incident last month at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
- The Secret Service is continuing their investigation and maintaining a high alert to protect the president and government sites.
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