Gunshots near the White House in Washington, DC, triggered a lockdown and rapid response from the US Secret Service and federal agencies. US President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the incident.
Multiple rounds of gunfire were reported near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to White House grounds. Journalists on the scene described a chaotic scene as shots rang out mid-broadcast.
Two people were wounded in the incident, including a suspect and a possible bystander. The suspect is in critical condition, and the second individual is in serious condition.
Reports indicate that Secret Service agents were fired upon but were not hit and returned fire during the exchange. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities yet to release details on motive or identity of those involved.
