Newsis reported, citing the AP, that the U.S. White House was temporarily closed due to a shooting incident that occurred nearby. A suspect, who was confronting law enforcement officers, fired a gun, and the U.S. Secret Service responded with gunfire. It was confirmed that one passerby was injured in the process. The shooting occurred south of the Washington Monument, between 15th Street and Independence Avenue. It was an incident that occurred in broad daylight in the heart of the capital, where tourists are concentrated. Immediately after the incident, the U.S. White House took temporary closure measures, including sending reporters out of the building. At the time, President Donald Trump was reportedly holding a meeting related to small business owners inside the White House. It was confirmed that Vice President JD Vance's motorcade passed nearby just before the incident, but authorities stated there was no direct connection.
