May 4, 2026, 11:01 p.mMay 4, 2026, 11:01 p.m
According to the Secret Service, emergency services shot a person in a shooting incident near the White House in the US capital Washington. The condition of the person is currently unknown, said the security authority responsible for the personal protection of high-ranking politicians. The incident occurred south of the White House. “Please avoid the area as rescue workers are on duty,” it said.
Journalists from the White House reported that they were taken to the room where news conferences are usually held. (hkl/sda/dpa)