China News Service, August 11 According to foreign media reports, on the afternoon of the 10th local time, a shooting incident occurred near the White House in the United States. US President Trump, who was holding a briefing on the epidemic, was once evacuated from the briefing. After Trump returned, he said that the gunman was under control.
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According to reports, the press conference began at 5:40 pm that day, but a few minutes after the beginning of the speech, a Secret Service agent came to Trump to whisper, and then he suddenly turned and left.
Trump returned in about 10 minutes. He explained that “the shooting took place outside the White House, but it has been well controlled.” “A suspect was shot by a secret service agent.” He said that for security reasons, the Secret Service asked him to leave the briefing room temporarily. .
Trump also stated that instead of being taken to the White House bunker, he came to the Oval Office.
According to another senior government official, the suspect is currently in custody. The incident occurred near Lafayette Square outside the White House.
According to reports, no one was injured except the suspect.