Donald Trump on August 5, 2020. - Andrew Harnik / AP / SIPA

The White House on alert. While taking stock of the coronavirus, Donald Trump interrupted his press conference on Monday. On his return, he indicated that the Secret Service, which ensures the security of the American president, had shot an armed person "outside" the White House.

BREAKING: President Trump has abruptly left a White House briefing after receiving some kind of urgent update from an official. pic.twitter.com/Xv9AGZdtWq

- NBC News (@NBCNews) August 10, 2020

Trump, now back at the podium, says: "It seems that the person was shot by Secret Service, so we'll see what happens." pic.twitter.com/j94VTZgYEF

- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 10, 2020

"The police shot someone," Donald Trump explained on his return to reporters. "And the suspect is on his way to the hospital," he added. When asked whether this suspect was armed, the president replied: "From what I understand, yes". “It was outside” the White House barrier, he added.

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