International media reported that an armed confrontation broke out near the White House between police officers and an attacker.
According to the reports, the attacker opened fire on police near a security checkpoint close to the White House before being shot by officers in the exchange of gunfire.
Reuters, citing American officials, reported that the attacker later died after being transferred to a hospital.
A passerby was also struck by gunfire during the incident, though no details have yet been released regarding the person’s condition.
No American police officers were killed or injured in the confrontation.