A shooting occurred near the White House, and one child was injured.
The possibility that the attack may have been directed at US President Donald Trump is being investigated.
A shooting occurred near the White House in the US capital, Washington, involving an armed individual. Al Jazeera reported this.
According to the US Secret Service, the suspect was wounded by return fire after shooting at agents.
The incident took place on Monday. Agents in civilian clothes identified a "suspicious person" carrying a weapon and began surveillance. Later, uniformed officers who arrived at the scene attempted to apprehend the suspect, but he tried to flee and opened fire. The agents then returned fire.
The wounded individual was taken to a hospital, and a firearm was found on him. The Metropolitan Police Department of Columbia is conducting an investigation into the incident.
A child was also injured during the shooting, but it is reported that his life is not in danger. According to preliminary information, investigators suggest that the child may have been wounded by the suspect.
According to officials, it is being determined whether the attacker targeted US President Donald Trump. Additionally, no connection has been established with the cortege of Vice President JD Vance, who passed through the area shortly before the incident.
This event occurred following an assassination attempt on Trump last month at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. At that time, 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen was arrested and charged with attempting to kill the president.
