BREAKING: DC police say a suspect armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives was intercepted after breaching a checkpoint near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with gunfire exchanged and a Secret Service officer injured but stable.

According to DC police, the individual was carrying multiple weapons, including a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives, when they attempted to force their way past established security perimeters. Officers stationed at the checkpoint quickly engaged the suspect, leading to a brief but intense confrontation.

During the exchange, a member of the Secret Service sustained injuries. Authorities confirmed that the officer is in stable condition and receiving medical care. No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The suspect was successfully intercepted before reaching the main event area, preventing what officials suggest could have been a far more serious situation. Law enforcement agencies have not yet released the identity of the suspect, and the motive behind the breach remains under investigation.

Security around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists, political figures, and celebrities, was immediately heightened following the incident. Officials reassured the public that the situation is now under control and that there is no ongoing threat.

An investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the sequence of events and determine whether the suspect acted alone.