Man jumps security barrier at the White House, leaves backpack on grounds

The White House was briefly placed on lockdown after a man jumped a security barrier and dropped a backpack on the grounds, according to the United States Secret Service.


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The incident happened on the south side of the White House, between the Ellipse and E. Street.

The person was immediately taken into custody.
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The suspect has been charged and the backpack dropped on the grounds was deemed "safe."