The White House was placed into lockdown after a series of approximately 30 shots were heard being fired near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.  Journalists and media correspondents reported hearing a series of multiple shots fired and were then told to go into the Brady Room of the White House where they were protected while secret security evaluated the danger.

Secret Service agents were seen on the White House grounds with their weapons drawn responding to the alarm.  As far as currently reported, around 6pm a single gunman approached the White House gate on West Side. The gunman brandished pistol and fired toward the White House at least six shots.  Secret Service returned fire and the shooter was taken down.  A bystander on street is also reported to have been hit.  The gunman never got through the security perimeter.

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