Secret Service agents shot a man near the White House in Washington, DC, after he allegedly fired at officers during a confrontation on Monday afternoon.The incident led to a brief lockdown at the White House while the scene was secured.Officials said the man was approached by plainclothes officers near the outer perimeter of the White House complex after he was seen behaving suspiciously and appearing to have a firearm.Secret Service deputy director Matthew Quinn said the man fled on foot, then fired in the direction of agents before officers returned fire.The suspect was hit and later hospitalised, while a weapon... [Continue Reading]