Trump leaves White House briefing due to shooting

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - US President Donald Trump was abruptly whisked away from an evening news conference Monday after the Secret Service opened fire on an individual outside the White House.

Trump said he was taken to the Oval Office, but the reason for the shooting remains unclear.

"You were surprised. I was surprised also. I think it's probably pretty unusual," the president told reporters.

The individual who was shot is being taken to a nearby hospital, Trump said.