Suspect ‘down’ after gunshots reported near White House

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, a law enforcement official said. The suspect was “down” and was transported ‌to George Washington Hospital, according to the official. ⁠He ⁠did not specify..