White House Lockdown After Man Rammed Car Into Lafayette Park Sign
White House placed on lockdown after a man crashed into a sign at Lafayette Park, sparking security response and detainment.
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The White House was placed on lockdown following a security incident at Lafayette Square Park, just north of the White House, after a man rammed his car into a sign. Reporters were ordered to remain in the briefing room as Secret Service agents dealt with the situation. Some were allowed to stay outside while conducting TV stand-ups with Secret Service agents nearby.
Secret Service now telling reporters they must stay inside https://t.co/WtscvvdkPM
Martin Austermuhle of the Washington Sun captured video of the incident, showing the man fighting with both Secret Service and National Guard personnel after the crash. The footage highlights the chaotic scene as security forces responded to the situation.
Unclear what happened but someone just drove into a sign on the north end of Lafayette Square Park and then fought with Secret Service and National Guard when they got out of their car. https://t.co/Mwcrk4klQn
Al Jazeera’s Chris Sheridan captured footage of Secret Service agents detaining the suspect and taking him near the White House. The suspect was seen hysterically screaming, “Oh my God,” as he was subdued by the security forces.
UPDATE: Secret Service has an individual in custody. He was yelling “Oh my God” as they walked him away from Lafayette Park near the white house. https://t.co/a7oCySMMa7
It remains unclear whether the crash was intentional or an accident. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The suspect is currently in custody, and further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
