BREAKING: White House On Lockdown, Reporters Sheltering In Place
WASHINGTON — The White House was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Around 2:45 pm, a suspect dropped a backpack and attempted to jump a bike rack along the sidewalk on Pennsylvania Ave. The individual was immediately taken into custody by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers.
WHITE HOUSE ON LOCKDOWN:
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 19, 2019
– Suspect Dropped Backpack
– Attempted To Jump Bike Rack
– Media Members Ordered To Briefing Roomhttps://t.co/IotSwsV0x4 pic.twitter.com/SSfDp7qcA2
Law enforcement officials are responding to the incident on the sidewalk of Pennsylvania Ave. Pedestrian traffic is closed along Pennsylvania Ave. between 15th and 17th streets to include Lafayette Park.
No injuries were reported.