A shooting occurred in downtown Washington near the White House, during which U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a man who opened fire with a handgun. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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According to the agency, the incident took place near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House complex. As a Bloomberg source reported, the man walked along the street for some time before drawing a weapon and opening fire. In response, Secret Service agents opened fire.
Two bystanders were also wounded as a result of the shooting. According to preliminary information, the incident is being treated as an isolated case. There is currently no official data on the condition of the wounded.
White House grounds temporarily locked down
Following the shooting, journalists were evacuated from the White House grounds to the briefing room, and the complex itself was temporarily closed. Earlier, the Secret Service confirmed it was investigating reports of shots fired in the vicinity of the U.S. President's residence.
At the same time, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump was in his residence at the time of the incident.
Gunfire erupted near the White House in Washington while journalists were working24.05.26, 01:44