On Monday, a security incident occurred in Washington near the White House, leading to the temporary lockdown of the presidential residence. According to the United States Secret Service, the incident took place in the area of the National Mall, near the Washington Monument. Federal law enforcement officers shot an armed man during a confrontation with security personnel. The incident occurred while US President Donald Trump was present at the White House complex. The Secret Service intervened immediately on the scene, and the area was sealed off. For security reasons, the White House was temporarily locked down. ta3.com ↗ pravda.sk ↗
The incident occurred approximately ten days after the shooting at the White House Correspondents' gala, which once again drew attention to security challenges in the US capital. The specific circumstances of the incident, as well as the condition of the injured man, were not fully clear at the time of the initial reports. Authorities continued their investigation to determine all relevant details of this security incident. Security forces and federal agencies were fully mobilized at the scene of the incident. hnonline.sk ↗ Onet Wiadomosci ↗
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