WASHINGTON (WHDH) - The US Secret Service says one person is in custody after jumping a concrete fence near the White House.
The Secret Service posted on Twitter that officers responded to a person who jumped a concrete barrier along East Street.
The suspect was quickly apprehended, but DC Police were en route to investigate a suspicious package. It’s not clear whether the two incidents are related.
As a result of the incidents, the White House south fence line has been closed until further notice.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News for more information as it becomes available.
ALERT: UD Officers responding to an individual who jumped over the concrete barrier along E ST. @WhiteHouse south fence line closed.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) October 17, 2017
Update: Suspect in custody, @DCPoliceDept en route to investigate suspicious package. South fence will remain closed until further notice.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) October 17, 2017
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