Unconfirmed reports suggest one person has been shot.
Breaking news from Washington DC this evening as a security alert is issued at The White House.
According to CNN, gunfire was heard by a presidential mansion entrance and the area has been placed on lockdown as a result.
Lockdown at #WhiteHouse. pic.twitter.com/mb4KTUjxia
— Nebojša Malić (@NebojsaMalic) May 20, 2016
DEVELOPING: Security alert issued at the White House, armed Secret Service agent posted on roof pic.twitter.com/m66imhgfLV
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) May 20, 2016
US Park Police cleared The White House north lawn following the gunshots and press corps have been requested to hold shelter in the basement.
The latest Twitter update from CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz suggests the suspect is already in custody.
UPDATE: Suspect approached a Secret Service checkpoint brandished a weapon. Was shot in the abdomen and taken into custody. #WhiteHouse
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) May 20, 2016
A number of reports suggest the suspect has been shot.
UPDATE: Source: Suspect shot near White House: https://t.co/MrEJiiJJK4
— WLKY (@WLKY) May 20, 2016
President Obama and family are said not to be located within the grounds of The White House at this time. According to POTUS schedule, Obama is playing golf at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
Lead image via Twitter/CBSEveningNews
