A shooting occurred in Washington near the White House, leaving one person injured. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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According to the U.S. Secret Service, the incident took place at an intersection near the presidential residence. Law enforcement officers were involved in the shootout and wounded the suspect.
At the time of the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump was inside the White House, addressing those present.
The President is safe
Following the shooting, the area around the White House was temporarily cordoned off, though the restrictions were later lifted. Journalists, government officials, and security personnel were inside the building at the time.
U.S. Secret Service personnel are working at the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington. Law enforcement officers wounded one person; their condition is currently unknown
The condition of the wounded individual has not yet been specified, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.