Trump soon returned to continue the briefing.
There was a concerning moment during the White House press briefing, when the Secret Service escorted US President Donald Trump from a news briefing after a shooting took place outside the White House.
The Secret Service confirmed that a shooting took place:
“The Secret Service can confirm there has been an officer involved shooting at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Law enforcement officials are on the scene. More information to follow.”
The Secret Service can confirm there has been an officer involved shooting at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Law enforcement officials are on the scene. More information to follow.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) August 10, 2020
Reports indicate the suspect was shot, and no officers were injured. The suspect has been taken to the hospital.
Video of Trump being evacuated from the briefing can be viewed below:
President Trump was rushed out of the White House briefing room Monday evening and later said the Secret Service had shot someone nearby. https://t.co/RrzvQqqQT4 pic.twitter.com/LdU94gVZZY
— ABC News (@ABC) August 10, 2020
Trump addressed the shooting when he returned:
“TRUMP: “There was a shooting outside of the White House and it seems to be very well under control. I would like to thank the Secret Service for doing their always quick & very effective work.”
TRUMP: "There was a shooting outside of the White House and it seems to be very well under control. I would like to thank the Secret Service for doing their always quick & very effective work."https://t.co/Xcds0Mrprv pic.twitter.com/J3ECviOJhC
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 10, 2020
Thankfully, the US President and all individuals in the White House are safe.
You can watch Trump’s initial briefing below:
Here’s the second half, after he returned:
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