03 Mar 2018 | 05:29 PM UTC
United States: Shot fired near White House (Washington, DC) March 3
Secret Service say a person suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the north fence of the White House (Washington, DC); disruptions reported
Event
Secret Service officers are responding to a gunshot near the northern fence of the White House in Washington, DC, around 12:10 (local time) on Saturday, March 3. According to the Secret Service, one person suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic has been impacted around the White House due to the incident. The situation is under control and an investigation is ongoing.
Advice
Individuals in the area are advised to monitor the situation and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
