The White House has been put on lockdown after shots reportedly have been heard nearby.
Published : 21 May 2016, 02:07 AM
President Barack Obama was away at Andrews Air Force Base on Friday, officials said.
Someone was reportedly shot in a area to the west of the White House.
Police and ambulances were on the scene, according to media reports.
White House reporters are currently sequestered in the press briefing room and have not been allowed to go outside the West Wing to Pennsylvania Avenue.