KATHMANDU: US President Donald Trump has said someone was shot near the White House, after he was abruptly escorted out of a news conference by a Secret Service agent.

A member of his security detail had walked on stage during his remarks to reporters and whispered in his ear.

Trump was heard to say “Oh!” and “What’s happening”, as he left the briefing room. The White House was placed on lockdown during the incident.

The president was interrupted mid-sentence by the agent at the podium during Monday’s incident.

When he returned about nine minutes later, Trump told reporters that the US Secret Service had shot a suspect.

(With inputs from Agencies)