Police respond after possible self-inflicted shot near White House, Secret Service says

Law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired near the White House North Lawn early Saturday afternoon.

The U.S. Secret Service tweeted personnel were responding and a person "allegedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound along the north fence line" of the White House. No other injuries were reported.

Fox News' John Roberts reported medical personnel are responding to the incident. The person involved in the incident was not immediately identified and it was not clear on his condition. 

A White House official told Fox News that President Trump has been briefed on the incident and referred all questions to the Secret Service.

President Trump is currently in Mar-a-Lago and is expected to return to Washington, D.C., later on Saturday.

White House reporters were put on lockdown in the press briefing room following reports. 

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. 

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