WASHINGTON, May 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An armed person opened fire Monday near the White House in Washington, DC and was shot after being confronted by law enforcement, the US Secret Service said, reported Xinhua.
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon around 15th Street and Independence Avenue near the Washington Monument, where US President Donald Trump was holding a small business event.
Officers returned fire and shot the suspect, Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said, adding that a bystander was also shot and injuries are not life-threatening. The situation appeared to be quickly contained, with no immediate indication of a broader threat.
The motorcade of US Vice President JD Vance transited through the area not long before the shooting, but there was no indication it was the target, Quinn said.
The White House was briefly locked down after the incident, but Trump reportedly continued with his event without interruption.
The Metropolitan Police Department said it is investigating the scene, adding that the area has been secured.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area as road closures were expected to last for several hours.
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