The U.S. White House was temporarily closed due to a shooting incident that occurred nearby, Newzis reported, citing the Associated Press. A suspect, who was in a standoff with law enforcement officers, fired a gun, and the U.S. Secret Service engaged in return fire. One passerby was confirmed to have been injured in the process. The shooting occurred south of the Washington Monument, between 15th Street and Independence Avenue. It was an incident that occurred in broad daylight in the crowded heart of the capital. Immediately after the incident, the U.S. White House took temporary closure measures, including sending reporters out of the building. At the time, President Donald Trump was reportedly holding a meeting related to small business owners inside the White House. It was confirmed that Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed nearby just before the incident, but authorities stated there was no direct connection.
