Suspect ‘down’ after gunshots reported near White House

Trump was at the White House at the time working to negotiate a deal with Iran

Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area.

US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.

A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue ⁠near the White House and started shooting ‌at officers, Reuters reported, citing a law enforcement official.

The suspect was “down” and was transported ‌to George Washington Hospital, according to the official. ⁠He ⁠did not specify the suspect’s condition or how ‌he was brought down.

The suspect was identified as an emotionally ‌disturbed person, ‌the official said, adding that a “stay-away ‌order” had been issued to the suspect ⁠previously.

Associated Press, also citing a law enforcement official, said the Secret Service shot a person near the White House and a bystander also was shot. Both individuals were said to be in critical condition.