Man Dies After Allegedly Shooting Self Near WH: Secret Service

A man has died after he apparently shot himself near the White House Saturday, officials saidPresident Donald Trump is not at the White House this weekend and is in Florida at Mar-a-Lago. He was briefed on the initial incident, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told NBC News. Marines Fall Ill at Military Base in Va. After Opening Letter: Official “Personnel are responding to reports of a person who allegedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound,” the Secret Service tweeted just after 12 p.m.The Metropolitan Police later said the man was declared dead at the scene. Street Outside Russian Embassy Now Named After Putin Critic No other injuries were reported related to the incident, the agency said, and those inside the White House were told to shelter in place.The shooting occurred along the north fence of the White House near 17th Street and Pennsylvnia Avenue Northwest, the Secret Service said. Pedestrian and street traffic in the area was being rerouted. Trump Wants Top Court to Restrain Judges Who Block Policies This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates.Photo Credit: Tupungato – stock.adobe.com
Source: NBC San Diego