The White House Is On Lock Down

[kpete]

The North Lawn of the White House has been placed on lockdown though the cause was not immediately clear. President Barack Obama is currently at the presidential complex. (more)

The incident began at around 12:15 p.m. ET on Monday, a few minutes after Obama returned to the White House. It appears that the lockdown is limited to the North Lawn and the Secret Service is investigating.

Other details about what prompted the lockdown were not immediately made available, but HazMat trucks were seen in the area.

The White House has regularly experienced security scares over the past few years, though the incidents usually involve fence jumpers who are quickly taken into custody.

http://bnonews.com/news/index.php/news/id4435

MAY 30, 2016, 12:55 PM EDT
The White House is on lock down, according to a report from NBC.

The reason for the lock down was not specified.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/wh-is-on-lock-down

[Raine1967]

1. Crap.

Of all days, this makes me nervous.

[Raine1967]

2. Listening to local radio here and waiting for a report.

Still have nothing more than what has been reported.

[Raine1967]

3. here is a local update:

WMAL NewsVerified account
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UPDATE:Correspondent @CostantiniWW1 tells WMAL an object has been thrown over #WhiteHouse fence, prompting lockdown. Emerg crews on scene.