An individual was shot on this Monday by Secret Service agents in the vicinity of the Washington Monument, in an incident that caused a widespread deployment of security in the center of the American capital.

According to official information, the shooting occurred near the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue, an area highly policed by its security guard. cania with the White House. So far, the health state of the subject nor the exact circumstances that led to the use of force has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service asked the population to avoid the area while emergency and security teams responded to the situation. As a preventive measure, the White House complex was closed temporarily, while the investigations were underway.

The event occurs in a recent context of high tension in security in Washington. Just weeks before, a shooting at the White House correspondents'dinner generated scenes of panic, where attendees reported moments of uncertainty.

The federal authorities have not detailed whether the shot individual represented a direct threat against officials or facilities, although the Secret Service protocol establishes immediate responses to any potential risk close to the president or protected areas.

The area where the incident occurred remains under guard while investigations continue to clarify what happened.