Armed alarm near the White House: Suspect shot! First images from the scene have arrived

In Washington, the capital of the US, an armed incident near the White House caused a brief security alarm. Authorities announced that a person reported to be armed was shot by police.

LOCATION OF THE INCIDENT: CRITICAL INTERSECTION

In a statement made by a US Secret Service official, it was stated that a suspect, who was assessed to be armed, was intervened at the intersection of Independence Avenue and 15th Street. It was reported that the suspect was neutralized by police gunfire and subsequently transported to the hospital.

The official refrained from providing details regarding the suspect's health condition, while using the term "young" to describe the individual.

GUNSHOTS TRIGGERED THE ALARM

While it was reported that gunshots were heard around the White House in the afternoon local time, members of the press working in the area were taken to the briefing room by the Secret Service as a precaution.

In an assessment made shortly after, it was announced that no active threat elements were encountered and the alarm status was lifted.

SECURITY MOMENTS REFLECTED ON CAMERAS

In the footage recorded by some journalists who were inside the White House during the incident, it was seen that Secret Service teams took security measures rapidly.

In a statement made by the US Secret Service on the social media platform X, it was stated that an armed incident involving a police officer was intervened in, one person was shot, and clear information regarding their condition had not yet been shared.

News Source: 12punto