The White House was locked down for around 45 minutes Friday afternoon after a man carrying a gun near the complex was shot by Secret Service agents, a senior administration official said.
The White House was locked down for around 45 minutes Friday afternoon after a man carrying a gun near the complex was shot by Secret Service agents, a senior administration official said.
Sources familiar with the investigation identified the man to ABC News as Jesse A. Olivieri of Pennsylvania.
Just after 3 p.m., Olivieri, who was carrying a gun, approached a Secret Service checkpoint on the outer perimeter of the White House grounds, near 17th and E Street Northwest.
He ignored commands from Secret Service officers to drop his weapon, and began brandishing his firearm, the official said.
A Secret Service agent then fired a single shot at Olivieri, wounding him, according to the official. He was then taken into custody and Secret Service personnel administered first aid.
Olivieri was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated.
The president was not in the White House at the time of the incident and the lockdown was lifted just after 4 p.m. Vice President Biden was reported to be “within the complex” at the White House, but is “secure,” according to a spokesperson.
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NBCNews.com – May 20, 2016
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The Guardian – 12 hours ago
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Aljazeera.com – 17 hours ago
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New York Times – May 20, 2016
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KSDK.com – 22 hours ago
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CBS News – 22 hours ago
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Daily Beast – May 20, 2016
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Daily Mail – May 20, 2016
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