An individual was shot by law enforcement at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue near the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on Monday, the U.S. Secret Service confirmed. The agency responded to an 'officer-involved shooting' and temporarily locked down the White House as a precautionary measure.

Emergency responders transported an adult male to a hospital, according to a spokesperson for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. A teenage male at the scene received treatment for minor injuries. Authorities have not released the identities, conditions, or circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The White House briefly activated security protocols during the incident, with journalists on the ground escorted into the press briefing room. President Donald Trump was hosting a small business event inside the White House at the time; the event continued uninterrupted, the Associated Press reported.

The Secret Service advised the public to avoid the area during active operations. Officials have not confirmed whether the shooting posed a direct threat to the White House or if additional suspects are involved. The investigation remains ongoing.