Brief lockdown at White House following gunfire incident involving Secret Service

US Secret Service Engages in Gunfire Exchange Near White House

A brief lockdown was reported at the White House on [date] after a gun exchange between the US Secret Service and an armed individual. According to reports, the incident occurred near the Washington Monument.

The Secret Service confirmed that they exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was later shot by agents. The victim is reportedly in stable condition.

A bystander also suffered minor injuries from shrapnel during the incident.

The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown.

The US Secret Service has not released any further information on the incident or the identity of the suspect.

Multiple news outlets have reported on the incident, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Al Jazeera, NBC4 Washington, and Reuters.

Source: Google News World