White House Reportedly Goes on Lockdown for a Fence Jumper

alleged fence jumperA Friday afternoon lockdown at the White House to
illustrate how deep into post-9/11 security theater/paranoia
territory we are.
An NBC News alert
:

Editor’s note: NBC News is reporting the White House is
on lockdown; a Secret Service official says a person attempted to
climb fence. We’re watching for additional confirmation –
Stephanie

CNN
reports
Secret Service saying they already have someone in
custody and are checking his bag. President Obama is not at the
White House. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but multiple outlets
report a “lockdown
in the building.

Last year, Capitol Hill went on “lockdown” after Miriam Carey
allegedly tried to drive through a security checkpoint at the White
House. She was
fatally shot
after a chase by Secret Service, and her family is
now
suing
.

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