Shooting is recorded near the White House; two people were reportedly shot
Two people were shot in a confrontation with the Secret Service near the White House this Saturday (23). The information was provided by the Reuters agency. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a publication that security authorities are on alert following reports of shots fired.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. This report will be updated.
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Journalists working there this Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were instructed to seek shelter inside the press briefing room, where US Secret Service agents prevented them from leaving.
Secret Service agents are seen after the end of the lockdown at the White House in Washington, D.C.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP
There were no immediate reports of injuries. President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time.
Source: G1