UPDATE: Man critical after shooting near White House
UPDATE: A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition, after being shot near the White House in the US.
Authorities say the man, believed to be in his mid-20s, was holding a silver gun as he approached the gates of the President’s residence.
Suspect who allegedly opened fire on White House complex is in custody, source says. https://t.co/Ore3evYoKY pic.twitter.com/NFaUD9Assj
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Barack Obama was out playing golf at the time, but the building and surrounds were placed into lockdown.
But, the Secret Service weren’t taking any chances and it’s believed they opened fire, shooting the man.
