In front of the White House in Washington, a man himself shot himself, said the Secret Service.
Just before noon, at the Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House borders, some gunshots were shot and taken out. Police said that no one was injured in the shootings. During the incident, President Donald Trump was not at the White House.
When the person opened fire, there were many people around. In a video posted on Twitter, many people were seen running after the firing.
Washington DC police said after the incident that their 'Natural Death Squad' was on the spot.
NBC News White House Correspondent Geoff Bent said journalists took shelter in the press briefing room.
Donald Trump is currently in Florida with his wife Melaniea Trump.
In recent times there have been several incidents surrounding the White House, with which its security is involved.
On February 23, a car broke out of the White House and broke into the security net. A 35-year-old woman was arrested in the incident.
In March last year, a man entered the White House with a pepper spray. He stayed there for more than 16 minutes.
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