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White House intruder detained after breaching barrier
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:14 UTC · 2 sources
A man attempted to scale a fence at a White House entrance gate and was tackled by Secret Service agents. One individual is in custody, and another sustained minor injuries. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges at the presidential residence.
Updates
5h ago@Worldsource24
New details confirm the intruder was attempting to scale a fence and was tackled, with one person in custody and another sustaining minor injuries.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:14 UTC · First reported: 5h ago