India, May 5 -- A shooting was reported near the White House on Monday prompting a lockdown in parts and leading to evacuations. The US Secret Service stated "U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding."

The DC Police confirmed in a statement "MPD is on scene of this investigation at 15th Street and Independence Ave, SW. The scene is secure. Avoid the area as roads will be closed for several hours. Additional updates to come as information is confirmed."

Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics reported "Secret S...