White House Briefly Locked Down After Gunfire Between Secret Service and Armed Person

US Secret Service Shoots Gunman Near White House

A shooting incident occurred on Tuesday involving the US Secret Service and an armed individual. The incident took place near the White House, with reports of gunfire exchanged between the two parties.

According to multiple news sources, a bystander was grazed by a bullet during the incident. The Secret Service has confirmed that it engaged in a shootout with the suspect, but no further details have been released.

The incident occurred on the National Mall, an area surrounding the White House. The Secret Service has not disclosed the identity of the individual involved or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

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

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