Shots fired near National Mall; press escorted off North Lawn
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
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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