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Secret Service: Possible self-inflicted shot by White House

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The Secret Service says a man shot himself outside the White House, and medical personnel are on the scene.

President Donald Trump is not at the White House, he's in Florida, but is set to return later today.

The agency says in a Twitter post that there are no other reported injuries related to the incident.

The Secret Service tweeted about noon that personnel are responding and a person "allegedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound along the north fence line" of the White House.

White House press secretary says "we are aware of the situation, the president has been briefed.

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First Published: Mar 03 2018 | 11:40 PM IST

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