Washington DC, May 25 -- Sean M Curran, Director of the US Secret Service, lauded the work done by its officers during the White House shooting incident on Sunday.

In his statement regarding the shooting incident on 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, he said, "I want to recognise the quick and decisive response demonstrated by our Secret Service police officers last night in confronting an armed gunman. Their training, vigilance, positioning and immediate actions were instrumental in saving lives. Our officers continue to operate heroically in a heightened political threat environment."

"We are grateful no officers were injured and appreciate the strong support from our federal and local partners. Our thoughts are also with the innoce...