White House on lockdown after shooting near Washington monument
The White House was briefly locked down on Monday afternoon following a shooting near the Washington Monument.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the shooting involving one of its officers in a statement on its official X page on Monday.
“U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C,” the Secret Service said.
The Secret Service explained that “The incident resulted from a confrontation between an armed individual and Secret Service Police.”
Warning the public to avoid the area, the Secret Service said “One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding.”
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