White House On Lockdown After Nearby Shooting

DC police have a suspect in custody. Via USA Today:

The White House went into lockdown Friday afternoon after what federal law enforcement agencies said was a shooting just outside the West Wing. President Obama was on a golf outing at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland when the shooting occurred.

The U.S. Park Police, which has jurisdiction of the neighborhood surrounding the White House, said there was a shooting shortly after 3 p.m.on West Executive Drive.

West Executive Drive falls within the security perimeter of the White House complex and separates the West Wing offices from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which houses additional offices for the Executive Office of the President, including the ceremonial office of the Vice President.

Reporters in the White House briefing room said they were told to shelter in place in the White House basement.