Suspect Detained After Suspicious Package Found Near White House Grounds

UPDATE 11:56 a.m.: A suspect has been placed in custody; the investigation into the suspicious package continues.

WASHINGTON, DC — The White House reportedly was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning due to a suspicious package near the grounds of the building.

The item was found on the north side of the grounds, and Secret Service is investigating. The Hill and multiple other sources indicated that it was a lockdown situation, although the Secret Service did not use that word on their official Twitter account.

The lockdown was lifted at 11:37 a.m., according to one White House correspondent.

Lockdown lifted at 11:37AM. All clear now.
— Andrew Feinberg (@agfhome) March 28, 2017

Suspicious package investigation continues; suspect in custody! pic.twitter.com/O25gr5B72f
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) March 28, 2017

USSS is investigating suspicious package; security perimeter established & members of the public & media are being moved to safe a distance
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) March 28, 2017

.@SecretService investigating suspicious package near @WhiteHouse grounds. Road closures in effect.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) March 28, 2017

Image via Secret Service