The White House briefing with President Donald Trump was abruptly ended after shots were fired outside the building. Minutes later, the President to briefing room and confirmed the shooting.
“There was a shooting outside of the White House and it seems to be very well under control. I’d like to thank the Secret Service for doing their always quick and very effective work,” Trump said when he returned.
In a tweet US Secret Service said, “The Secret Service can confirm there has been an officer involved shooting at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Law enforcement officials are on the scene.”
According to a senior administration official there was an active shooter near the White House and that shooter is in custody.
Trump was speaking when the security came into the room and asked him to leave. After the President returned back, he said he has been taken to the Oval Office when he was evacuated.
“I feel very safe with the Secret Service. They’re fantastic people. They’re the best of the best. They’re highly trained,” Trump told reporters when he returned. “They just wanted me to step aside for a little while just to make sure that everything was clear outside.”
