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A tense incident unfolded near the White House late Wednesday afternoon when U.S. Secret Service officers discharged their weapons in response to an armed individual threatening the area. Authorities confirmed that the individual was armed and posed an immediate threat before being shot and subdued by security personnel. The incident took place around 15th Street and Independence Avenue, a heavily monitored area just blocks from the heart of federal government and the White House complex itself. Emergency services swiftly responded, securing the area and evacuating nearby streets to ensure public safety. As per initial reports, the suspect was taken into












