According to information provided by the Secret Service, the shooting took place at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, near the Washington Monument and the North Lawn, the northern lawn of the White House, the representative grounds.
Shortly after hearing the sound of gunshots, members of the media were evacuated from the North Lawn. As reported by The Hill, they were taken to the briefing room.
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Meanwhile, the Secret Service reports that one person was shot by law enforcement officers. Her condition is unknown. Agents also asked people to avoid the area. In turn, the Washington police inform that the services are working at the scene and disruptions may last for many hours.
American media reports that Donald Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident and was speaking at the Small Business Summit. However, there is no confirmation that the shooting could have been linked to the White House or the US president.
