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White House locked down after shooting incident
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  • White House locked down after shooting incident
  • Secret Service confirmed officer-involved shooting near White House
  • One individual shot by law enforcement, condition unknown

The condition of the individual is currently unknown, according to multiple reports. It remains unclear what led to the shooting and whether the individual was armed or posed a threat. The Secret Service has not provided further details about a possible connection to the White House or a security breach.

In a statement, the US Secret Service said: 'US Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, DC.

US Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, DC. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown.

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