Gunshots near the White House

Numerous gunshots were heard near the White House. Agents from the Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) responded to the incident.

Gunshots heard in the vicinity of the White House in the U.S. capital, Washington, during the evening hours put security personnel on alert.

The sound of approximately 20-30 gunshots of unknown origin, which was confirmed by the Secret Service's social media account and reflected in the broadcasts of some reporters live-streaming from inside the White House, prompted officials to take action.

Security units reported that the gunshots in question originated from the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, located in an area near the White House.

The Secret Service, which gathered members of the press in the garden into the briefing room, increased security measures around the White House.

Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel also made a post regarding the incident, stating that he was "on the scene" and working "together with the Secret Service."

It was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was also at the White House at the time the gunshots were heard.

U.S. media: Two people, including the suspect, injured

On the other hand, security officials speaking to the American media stated that an armed individual fired several shots toward the West Wing of the White House, and that Secret Service agents subsequently targeted and wounded the suspect.

The same reports included statements from security officials that the suspect was apprehended with serious injuries and that another person in the area sustained minor injuries.

News Source: 12punto