President Trump on Monday was abruptly escorted away from the White House briefing room just a few minutes after taking the podium for a press briefing, but quickly returned to tell reporters, "There was a shooting outside of the White House." TRUMP EDICTS PUT PRESSURE ON PELOSI, NOT SENATE GOPThat intersection is right outside the White House grounds. Fox News’ John Roberts reported hearing the sound of gunshots outside the White House as the briefing began. After returning to the podium, Trump said a shooting took place outside the premises of the White House near the fence. Several White House officials and aides, including Ivanka Trump, expressed their appreciation to the Secret Service after the incident.

Source: Fox News August 10, 2020 22:01 UTC