Gunfire Erupts Near White House, Prompting Brief Lockdown
Around 18:00 local time, multiple journalists reported hearing 15 to 30 gunshots just outside the White House grounds. Secret Service agents immediately escorted reporters inside and placed the building under lockdown. Law enforcement sources say a lone gunman opened fire on Secret Service officers but failed to hit any agents. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect, who is now in critical condition. A possible bystander was also injured. Both victims have been taken to a nearby hospital. The lockdown was lifted about an hour later. No Secret Service agents required hospital treatment. The FBI is investigating the incident, which comes one month after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Some forum members note similar past claims of staging, raising fresh questions over the event’s authenticity.
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