A shooting incident occurred near the White House in Washington, D.C., resulting in one person being injured. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting.
According to reports from Reuters, the incident took place at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue. The Secret Service, which is primarily responsible for the protection of high-ranking officials, stated that their personnel are currently on-site investigating the shooting.
“U.S. Secret Service personnel are working at the scene of the shooting involving law enforcement at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One person was shot by law enforcement, and their condition is currently unknown,” the agency reported via social media platform X.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, and further updates are expected as the situation develops. Law enforcement agencies are likely to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the events leading up to the incident.
A shooting near the White House has left one person injured, with law enforcement involved in the incident. The U.S. Secret Service is currently investigating the situation.
Source: Reuters