Shots fired near National Mall; press escorted off North Lawn

Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center

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A bystander was shot after an altercation involving the Secret Service Monday near the National Mall, an incident that sparked worries at the White House and led the press to be evacuated from the North Lawn. The shooting took place at 15th Street and Independence Avenue adjacent to the Washington Monument at approximately 3:30 p.m. EDT,…

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Shots fired near National Mall; press escorted off North Lawn
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A bystander was shot after an altercation involving the Secret Service Monday near the National Mall, an incident that sparked worries at the White House and led the press to be evacuated from the North Lawn. The shooting took place at 15th Street and Independence Avenue adjacent to the Washington Monument at approximately 3:30 p.m. EDT,…