The shooting occurred in Washington near the White House.

In Washington, a shooting involving police officers took place near the White House. This was announced on May 4 by the press service of the communications office of the US Secret Service.

"Employees of the US Secret Service are at the scene of an incident involving a shooting involving police officers at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue," a statement said in X (former. Twitter).

It is specified that the policeman shot at one person. His condition is currently unknown.

In addition, correspondent Brendan Cullerton said that Secret Service officers evacuated all journalists to the briefing room of the White House after the sounds of gunfire were heard.

According to him, the journalists were released five minutes after the evacuation.

The news is being updated