Shots fired near White House; suspect apprehended
En resumen
- Police and security forces responded to shots fired near the White House on Saturday evening.
- A suspect approached a checkpoint and fired at officers before being apprehended.
- President Trump was at the White House at the time.
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Por qué importa
Police and security forces responded to shots fired near the White House on Saturday evening. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, working on a deal with Iran. A suspect approached a checkpoint and fired at officers.
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area.
US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.
A suspect approached a checkpoint near the White House and fired at officers, a US law enforcement official said.
The suspect was down and had been taken to hospital, the official added, saying that no law enforcement personnel were injured.
Journalists working at the White House reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. US Secret Service officers kept them from leaving.
ABC News correspondent Selina Wang had been recording a video for social media when the apparent gunfire broke out, capturing the sounds of the shots as she dove to the ground.
Preguntas abiertas
- What were the suspect's motives?
- What specific deal was President Trump negotiating with Iran?
- What was the exact nature of the checkpoint and the security measures in place?
- What is the condition of the suspect after being taken to hospital?
