Local roads in Washington were briefly shut down near the White House late Sunday evening after federal officials said “uniformed officers” found an “unknown item.”
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said “precautionary closures” were taken following the discovery.
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Precautionary closures were implemented around the White House complex this evening after an unknown item was discovered by Uniformed Division Officers. @dcfireems has been contacted to evaluate. This is standard procedure and we will update as necessary. https://t.co/kGiuW6wrXw
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 3, 2023
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The affected area was identified as 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, with Secret Service units closing roads leading to the White House.
The item in question was later deemed “non-hazardous,” though D.C. Emergency Medical Service officials were continuing to investigate as of Sunday night, according to Guglielmi.
