The White House has been evacuated after an intruder managed to jump the fence and enter building before he was apprehended by security last night.
The suspect, Omar Gonzalez, 42, from Texas, was apprehended just inside the doors, CNN reported.
“The incident is under investigation and the US Secret Service will review the response to make sure proper protocol was followed,” the official said.
It’s unclear how Gonzalez made his way onto the grounds.
The incident occurred shortly after President Barack Obama and his daughters departed from the South Lawn.
Agencies/Canadajournal